Chronology - Volume 2-8

Volume summary: An Entertainment in Londinium

The chronology pages describe the comics to assist scholars in finding the page on which something occurred. For each page of the comic, the chronology pages identify the characters that appear, actions taken, significant quotes, and other things of interest. Page numbers from the website are zero padded to three digits and in parentheses, for example: (005), (061), (113). Page numbers from print volumes are neither, for example: 5, 61, 113. Section titles are from the canon unless otherwise noted.

For historical reasons, volumes 1 (I) through 13 (XIII) are usually identified with Roman numerals on the Girl Genius chronology pages and elsewhere in the wiki. From volume 14 on, the story entered a new "act" and the volume numbers started over, in Arabic numbers, proceeded by a "2-". For example, overall volume 15 is given as volume 2-2 on chronology pages.

For a partial timeline of the events in the comic, see Internal Chronology.

For more information on the double-page spreads in this volume, see double-page spreads in Girl Genius.

For more information on special pages in this volume, see the list of special pages, notes, and annotations.

Chronology Overview         Internal Chronology
Key	= First page of volume                 = chronology                 = cast
Act 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Act 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11

One or more of the following symbols may be attached to a name to indicate the type of appearance. For more explanation, see Chronology Sigils Key.

     (!) Sparking             (!!) God-sparking            (*) Heterodyning
      <  Flashback             >   Flashforward             =  Flash-concurrent
      ~  Imagined              \   Hidden                   ?  Uncertain
      %  Recorded image        @   Transmitted image        #  Controlled body

For more information about the page records and guidelines for adding new ones, see Girl Genius:Editing the Chronology.

---First Page of VOLUME 21 (Act 2: BOOK EIGHT)

AKA "Welcome back, brave warriors." (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in Londinium, England.

Identifier Page	Characters
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	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-04-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (001) Forum:2020-04-27 (Monday)	Albia, A Great Many Onlookers, Whoever is in the Submarine
	We see a vast chamber that seems to be a ceremonial submarine dock. Banners, which include the Union Jack, are hung above platforms on either side of a channel of water. Albia, who has enlarged herself to titanic size, occupies a higher platform at the back of the scene, fronted by a very broad stairway that extends down to the water. She is wearing armor and bears a trident and a shield emblazoned with a Union Jack. In the central channel, a submarine is approaching the rear dock where Albia is making a speech, welcoming back the submariners. While none of the occupants of the vessel are shown, presumably it contains Agatha and company, members of the Queen's Society Dome Kitchen Staff, Deepdwellers, and so on. On the platforms is a vast crowd of beings gathered to welcome the returning submarine and its occupants. Everyone, except Albia, is drawn to a very small scale, so it is hard to be sure who (or what) they all are, but on the lowest platforms are ranks of what could be soldiers, guards, sailors, and maintenance/support staff. On a higher platform to the left is a crowd of what may be Albia's Octopode subjects ✣ . On a similar raised platform to the right, a brass band is playing. On either side of Albia are people who may be courtiers, dignitaries, visitors, important guests, and other VIPs.
	Albia: "Welcome back, brave warriors."
			Studio News: A report from Kaja on the progress of the Queens and Pirates Kickstarter.
2020-04-29 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (002) Forum:2020-04-29 (Wednesday)	Albia, Zentai Ninjas, Sailors, Soldiers(?), Violetta, Martellus, Gil, Agatha, Zeetha, Tarvek, Maxim, Oggie, Honker, Krosp, Dimo, Trelawney, His Serenity, Gooblot
	Albia recites the names of those who died and no one who hears her will ever forget them. Agatha and her companions all react to the ceremony in their own ways. His Serenity heads toward his audience with Albia, but is disappointed that the "Lady Heterodyne" is not there (although she is). Gooblot reminds him that she is in her "land form" (that is, no longer in the mermaid costume ✣ ). His Serenity acknowledges this, but still seems disappointed. Agatha doesn't care for Zeetha's attempt to help.
	Violetta: "What a moving ceremony." Martellus: "Yes. I…still remember all of their names." Gil: "My father once mentioned this. Albia spoke their names. We'll remember those names the rest of our lives." Agatha: "That was amazing." Zeetha: "That's the power of a Queen." Tarvek: "Now, how would you duplicate that?"
	Commodore Ardsley Roland Wooster, Captain Simon Varius Thornton, Midship[man] Horat[io] Johnat[han] Bowd[en], My Father (Klaus Wulfenbach), Queen (Ancient God-Queens), Fumblefin	Later— Caption, upper left corner of panel 2.	Studio News: A report from Kaja on the progress of the Queens and Pirates Kickstarter.

Sweet New Fashion (non-canon)

Location: Somewhere in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-01 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (003) Forum:2020-05-01 (Friday)	Martellus, Xerxsephnia (Seffie), Sparafucile, Albia
	Marellus and Sparafucile are standing on either side of Seffie, whose identity is completely concealed by a hooded cloak. As Martellus comments that they are no longer where the action is, Albia appears behind them. She is displeased to have Martellus show up without warning. He offers an explanation and apology, saying that they intended to present themselves to Albia when…presentable. Albia demands to know who is under the cloak and removes it. Seffie is revealed with candy in her hair. (It got there due to turbulence on the submarine during breakfast.) Seffie is embarrassed and lies, telling Albia it is a new Parisian fashion. Albia is delighted and invites to her party, insisting that she show off her new hairdo. Seffie doesn't dare refuse the invitation and is distressed and dismayed that she has to keep wearing food in her hair.
	Albia: "Princess Xerxsephnia, we presume. Ah—is that—" Seffie: "Couture de Sucreries, Your Majesty. I have only just come from Paris." Albia: "Well. You look absolutely charming! You simply must wear it at tonight's celebratory revels." Seffie: "Me?" Albia: "Of course! You shall attend as our special guest! Our court is simply insatiable for the new fashions from Paris. They will adore you! For now, Lord Womble will show you to private quarters, where you may refresh yourselves and prepare." Seffie and Martellus (together): "Thank you, Your Majesty." Seffie (whispered): "Am I going to have to wear food in my hair all day?" Martellus (whispered): "The waiters did warn us that the sub was about to launch—"
	The Throne of the Storm King, Our (Albia's) Realm (England), Couture de Sucreries, Paris, Lord Womble, The waiters (Queen's Society Dome Kitchen Staff)		Studio News: It's Phil's birthday and Kaja is making cake. Also, a report on the progress of the Queens and Pirates Kickstarter.

The Royal Princesses

Location: Somewhere in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-04 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (004) Forum:2020-05-04 (Monday)	Mary, Rosie, Neena, Sturdy Blonde
	The Royal Princesses receive a missive from the Royal Palace regarding the evening's entertainment, and start discussing the guests.
	Blondie (speaking of Agatha): "Don't fuss, Rosie. It's not like Mama will let her run amok at a party—" Neena: "Unless she thinks it's funny!" Blondie: "Yes…true…"
	Royal Palace, Mama (Albia), Hail the Heroes of the Galloping Waves, Deepdwellers, Leviathans, The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha)
2020-05-06 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (005) Forum:2020-05-06 (Wednesday)	Sturdy Blonde, Neena, Mary, Rosie
	The Princesses discuss the other guests, marriageable or otherwise. They are particularly excited by news of Seffie's new fashion trend.
	Mama/Her Majesty (Albia), Young Baron Wulfenbach (Gil), Miss Thorpe (Trelawney), The Storm King, Prince Tarvek, Martellus, A Princess of Some Heathen Place Called Skifander (Zeetha), The Subcontinent, The Americas, The Emperor of All Cats (Krosp), Princess Xerxsephnia von Blitzengaard, The Continent (Europa)

Getting Dressed

Location: Somewhere in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-08 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (006) Forum:2020-05-08 (Friday)	Agatha, Violetta, Zeetha
	Violetta helps Agatha get dressed.
	Agatha: "You have got to be kidding." Violetta: "Nonsense! This beauty was sent over by the Dressmaker to the Royal Princesses! It's the absolute height of fashion—and this is only the foundation! I haven't even begun with the froufrou!" Zeetha: "Yeah, there's a whole separate box of it."
	Royal Princesses	Meanwhile— Caption, upper left corner of large, full-page panel.
2020-05-11 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (007) Forum:2020-05-11 (Monday)	Agatha, Zeetha, Seffie, Violetta
	Seffie cajoles Agatha, Violetta and Zeetha into wearing Couture de Sucreries to the party, promising that she will be in their debt.
	Seffie: "Lady Heterodyne… please. I would like to get through this ridiculous situation with some dignity intact. Do this for me, and… and I will owe you. Violetta, you know what that means." Violetta: "It means we'll do it!"
	The Queen (Albia), Tarvek, Sparafucile

Lady Steelgarter Plans a Trip

Location: Somewhere in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-13 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (008) Forum:2020-05-13 (Wednesday)	Ariadne Steelgarter, Astarte, Madwa Korel
	Steelgarter asks her maid to pack her things for an extended trip- Madwa has brought news that Violetta survived her attack ✣ . Fearing discovery, she plans to flee to Big Rat Island.
	Steelgarter: "I hate those horrible rats!"
	Violetta Mondarev, Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), The Island (Big Rat Island]), Monahan (Francisia Monahan), Those Horrible Rats (Horrible Rats)

The Ball Begins

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-15 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (009) Forum:2020-05-15 (Friday)	\Witherspoon (voice only), Unidentified Speaker (voice only), Arriving Party Guests
	As guests begin to arrive for the party, staff members discuss event planning.
	Palace staff manager: "Tell everyone on staff tonight to be on their toes. The lady Heterodyne will be in attendance." Witherspoon: "Very good, sir. If we are all still here tomorrow, I shall be sure to count the spoons."
	The Ladies Fashion Extravaganza, The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Lord Snapdragon
2020-05-18 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (010) Forum:2020-05-18 (Monday)	Gil, Tarvek, Martellus, Other Party Guests
	Gil, Tarvek and Martellus arrive at the party. Gil and Tarvek discuss fashion, trade barbs, and needle Tweedle.
	Agatha, Europa, Heterodyne shows
2020-05-20 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (011) Forum:2020-05-20 (Wednesday)	Seffie, Agatha, Violetta, Zeetha, Coach Driver, Crowd of Onlookers
	The ladies, wearing Couture de Sucreries, make their entrance along the red carpet. Seffie is brought up to date on the Deepdwellers, and the group's plans in England.
	Cursed Waters, Deepdwellers, Queen (Albia), Madwa, Uncle Tiktok (Dio Zardeliv), Four-Armed Witch (Ariadne Steelgarter), My (Zeetha's) Mother (Zantabraxus)
2020-05-22 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (012) Forum:2020-05-22 (Friday)	Gil, Tarvek, Martellus, Seffie, Agatha, Violetta
	Seffie drags away Martellus for a conference. Tarvek asks Violetta for the first dance, hoping that Gil will get himself into trouble.
	Violetta: "All right, cousin. What's your scheme?" […] Tarvek: "Why, I just thought it would be nice to let Wulfenbach talk to Agatha as himself. In his own words." Violetta: "Ah. Devious." Tarvek: "Oh, yes."

Agatha and Gil Share a Dance

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-25 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (013) Forum:2020-05-25 (Monday)	Gil, Agatha, Violetta, Tarvek
	Agatha and Gil dance.
	Violetta: "Huh. Looks like he's doing okay." Tarvek: "Of course he is! He isn't saying anything!"

The Senior Royal Princesses (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-27 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (014) Forum:2020-05-27 (Wednesday)	Older Princesses of the Realm, Rosie, Neena, Other Younger Princesses of the Realm
	The senior Princesses of the Realm gossip about the dancing couple, while the junior Princesses provide a musical welcome to Albia's guests.
	Princess: "hmf. Fashion has certainly gone downhill since steam-powered snoods went out."
	Miss Thorpe, Miss Thorpe's Young Man (Gil), Agatha's Mother (Lucrezia), Sweets (Couture de Sucreries), Mamma (Albia)
2020-05-29 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (015) Forum:2020-05-29 (Friday)	Gil, Agatha, Rakethorn, Other Party Guests (in background), Trelawney, Seffie, Martellus
	Gil and Agatha contemplate finding somewhere to compare notes, but instead, find it is time to change partners. Thorpe and Rakethorn are ready to swoop in, something that Martellus recognizes as significant.
	Martellus: "There are wheels turning here."
	Lucrezia, Your (Gil's) Father (Klaus Wulfenbach)

Tarvek Has a Surprise

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-01 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (016) Forum:2020-06-01 (Monday)	Zeetha, Princess, Other Party Guests, Tarvek, Higgs, Orotine
	Zeetha seems to be enjoying herself at Albia's party. She dances with one of the Princesses, then chats with Tarvek, saying she is disappointed that Higgs didn't come. (Higgs is there, posing as a waiter.) Tarvek and Zeetha dance (Zeetha leads, to Tarvek's discomfiture). Tarvek speculates that the members of Agatha's company are being deliberately kept apart; Rakethorn is dancing with Agatha and Trelawney with Gil. Just as Tarvek opines that no one is targeting him, he is greeted by the Muse Orotine.
	Tarvek: "Heh. On the other hand, nobody's been coming after me, so I guess I'm not a target…besides, who could they possibly throw at me?" Orotine: "Pardon me, but are you Tarvek Sturmvoraus?" Tarvek (last word shouted): "I—I…Orotine?" Orotine: "Welcome to England, Your Majesty."
	One of Her Majesty's Jack Tars, Agatha, Rakethorn, Miss Thorpe (Trelawney), Gil

Albia's Big Entrance (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-03 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (017) Forum:2020-06-03 (Wednesday)	Seffie, Martellus, Captain Bellows, Royal Trumpeters, Royal Door Openers, Albia, Albia's Retinue
	Seffie and Martellus are dancing and talking. Their conversation is interrupted as Albia, with a great deal of fanfare, makes an entrance. She appears as a dark-skinned giantess in a military uniform, has expanded her halo of stars into a complex arrangement of multiple loops, and is accompanied by a procession.
	Seffie: "That sounded like Tarvek squealing…" Martellus: "Probabaly saw a mismatched cuff button."
	Tarvek	Tan Ta Tarrah Ta Taaaah! BOOM! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE…
2020-06-05 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (018) Forum:2020-06-05 (Friday)	Agatha, Rakethorn, Other Party Guests, Albia, Pookie, Captain Bellows, Trelawney, Gil
	Agatha and Rakethorn are dancing and flirting. Pookie, one of Albia's daughters, reports to her mother that "They like the candy thing." Albia isn't surprised by this. An announcement is made that the Queen will dance. Albia cuts in on Gil and Trelawney. Gil asks Albia if she will lead; she responds by twitting him on his own leadership of Europa.
	Agatha: "Her Majesty does seem to enjoy being big!" Rakethorn: "Yes—I've heard her say that the older she gets, the more comfortable she finds her large size." Agatha: "Huh…has she ever said why?" Rakethorn: "Tut! There are some things a gentleman does not ask a lady!"
	Europa
2020-06-08 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (019) Forum:2020-06-08 (Monday)	Gil, Albia, Other Party Guests
	Gil and Albia dance and argue. Gil resents the Queen's criticism that he is restoring order to the Empire too slowly. Albia admits that Gil's task is a difficult one, especially given his father's interference, but insists that since the Other is gathering strength in northern Europa, speed is of the essence. She realizes that Gil originally came to England to rescue Tarvek and offers to provide Gil with advice, drawing on Her centuries of experience. Gil is surprised, but gratefully accepts.
	Albia: "You are young, and we have centuries of experience, and a wealth of advice—if you are not too proud to accept it." Gil: "I…that would be…very generous, Your Majesty." Albia: "Good. We are pleased to see that you differ from your father in some ways. Before you return to rebuild your Empire, the two of us shall talk. At length."
	The Empire/Your Empire, The Continent, Your Father/My Father, The Other, Prince Sturmvoraus
2020-06-10 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (020) Forum:2020-06-10 (Wednesday)	Albia, Gil, Trelawney, Seffie, Martellus, Other Party Guests
	Albia returns Gil to Trelawney, and asks Seffie for the next dance, neatly frustrating Seffie, who had designs on dancing with the Baron, and Tweedle, who wished to dance with Albia. As they dance, Albia points out that Seffie has incurred another debt.
	Albia: "Princess von Blitzengaard—will you not grace us with this dance?" Seffie: "Oh! Of course, Majesty!" Albia: "Your curious new fashion seems to be quite the thing, my dear! Your stock is rising quickly in Our court." Seffie: "Oh! Well, it's all thanks to You, Ma'am!" Albia: "Indeed it is! —And so, shall We agree that you owe Us?"

Old Friends

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

Identifier Page	Characters
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	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-12 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (021) Forum:2020-06-12 (Friday)	Agatha, Lord Womble, Violetta, Other Party Guest, Pix
	Agatha dances with Lord Womble, then Violetta fetches her a drink. As Agatha and Vi chat about their companions, a seemingly very tall, veiled, exotically and scantily clad woman butts in. The woman's identity is a mystery to the reader, but Agatha recognizes her voice: It's Pix!
	Mystery Woman: "Ho ho! I sense the young lady has troubles with…romance!" Agatha: "Everybody in Europa knows that. Wait—that voice—"
	The Musicians, Zeetha, Mister Higgs, The Princesses, Tarvek, Wulfenbach, Europa	Eventually— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	Studio News: The Foglios' old dog started having trouble walking, was rushed to emergency vet, and is on stronger meds for arthritis. Kaja is worried about her. Kaja is working on ways to make up for lost summer convention revenue, including new Kickstarter. Phil is drawing another Tea poster.
2020-06-15 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (022) Forum:2020-06-15 (Monday)	Agatha, Pix, Violetta, Other Party Guests, Countess Marie
	Agatha is overjoyed to see Pix, and introduces her to Violetta. Pix ushers Agatha inside the fortune teller's booth, where she meets another old friend- Countess Marie.
	The Mighty High Priestess, Heroic Chopines, Master Payne's Circus of Adventure, Madame Zulbravia	TELLURICOMN Sign over door of fortune teller's booth/tent at Albia's party.	Studio News: The Foglios' dog is feeling better. At the urging of Experiment #2, the Foglios are listening to The Magnus Archives. Kaja comments that she can't listen to the podcasts while she works, although Phil listens to all sorts of things when he does. Kaja praises The Magnus Archives and her own two teenage kids.
2020-06-17 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (023) Forum:2020-06-17 (Wednesday)	Countess Marie, Agatha
	The Countess catches Agatha up on the Circus' last two years in England, including various comings and goings. Agatha realizes that the Heterodyne Show she's about to see may seem familiar.
	Londinium, The Whole Troupe (Master Payne's Circus of Adventure), Sofia (Thundering Engine Woman), Balthazar, Professor Moonsock, Cambridge, Warping Life 301, The Queen (Albia), The Continent (Europa), Mechanicsburg	Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	Studio News: Kaja still listening to The Magnus Archives, reading Pratchett and Matheson, working on Kickstarter things. Jim the Snake outgrew old tank.

The New Heterodyne Show

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-19 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (024) Forum:2020-06-19 (Friday)	Master Payne, Audience Members (seen from behind)
	Master Payne begins introducing the Circus.
	Europa, Transylvania, Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Heterodyne Family		Studio News: Progress report that Experiment #1 (codename: Victor) marked 21 years. Kaja muses that people have been following the Foglios' work since his birth, marvels at how much time has passed, and thanks their readers. She reminds us that Master Payne and Countess Marie have real-life counterparts who put up with the Professors, somehow.
2020-06-22 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (025) Forum:2020-06-22 (Monday)	Master Payne, ~Othar (circus), ~The Mysterious Lost Sword Maiden (Vex, circus), ~Agatha (circus), ~The Evil Lightning King, ~His Mechanical Daughter, ~The Magical Wishing Cat (?Embi, circus), ~The Rival Princes (~Gil (circus) and ~Tarvek (circus)), Agatha, Martellus, Tarvek, Gil, Zeetha, Violetta
	Payne introduces the new Heterodyne players. The genuine articles react to their theatrical characterizations with varying levels of shock, confusion, fury, and in Agatha's case, genuine amusement.
	(Real) Agatha (shouted loudly): "Yaaayy! More pies!"
	Heterodyne Characters, Londinium, England, Earth, Saint George and the Dragon		Studio News: Kaja gives more detailed bios of real-life counterparts to Master Payne and Countess Marie.
2020-06-24 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (026) Forum:2020-06-24 (Wednesday)	Master Payne, ~Agatha (circus), ~Othar (circus), ~Krosp (?Embi, circus), ~Zeetha (Vex, circus), ~The Evil Lightning King, ~His Mechanical Daughter, ~Gil (circus), ~Tarvek (circus), ~Barry (circus), ~Bill (circus), Lord Womble, Albia
	Payne introduces the hero protagonist. Albia declares herself amused.
	Payne: "—And, of course, that Mademoiselle of Mind-Shattering Madness—the Sultana of Spark-Saturated Science—the Doyenne of Dangerous Discoveries—the Dread Lady of Mechanicsburg herself—Agatha Heterodyne—Girl Genius!"
	Mechanicsburg, The Court		Studio News: Repeat of previous page's news.
2020-06-26 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (027) Forum:2020-06-26 (Friday)	Master Payne, The Jägermonster Horde, Agatha, Zeetha
	Master Payne introduces the Jägermonster Horde as a troupe of actors made up as Jägers charge on stage, doing an excellent job of Jäger impersonation. Agatha and Zeetha are looking on from the audience. Agatha, looking sad, asks Zeetha if she ever regrets having left Master Payne's Circus. Zeetha emphatically replies that she does not because she still has to find Skifander, she likes having adventures more than acting them out, and she never would have met Higgs if she hadn't. Zeetha then suggests sneaking backstage. Agatha tells Zeetha to go on without her because she has an idea, and starts to smile.
	Payne (phrase after dash shouted): "And now, Gentles of the Court—I give you: The Jägermonster Horde!"
	Europa, Skifander, Axel		Studio News: Kaja announces an October/November release date for Girl Genius Volume 19, Sparks and Monsters, since the Foglios' finances are becoming strained. The Kickstarter should be coming in early July. From the last campaign: Kaja is dealing with mis-shipped rewards, and progress is made on the Scallywag medals.

The Dancing Cat

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-29 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (028) Forum:2020-06-29 (Monday)	Young woman, Krosp, Agatha, Other young women
	Krosp is dancing with an attractive female party guest, standing on a bench so he can reach. As he dances, he brags of his exploits. Other young women are queued up, waiting their turn. Agatha interrupts; she wants Krosp to run an errand for her. Krosp is grumpy about this at first, but when he hears she wants him to find the kitchens, he cheers up.
	Young woman: "—And is it true that Your Majesty actually fought a ferocious bear?" Krosp: "Oh, that. Well, the Lady Hetoerodyne was in danger, you know. As her King, I could hardly just stand by and watch. Besides, it was just the one bear…"
	A Ferocious Bear (Füst)		Studio News: Kaja announces that the Kickstarter campaign for the latest book is coming in early August. In the meantime there'll be other surprises. She also promotes the Kickstarter for Amazing Stories magazine.
2020-07-01 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (029) Forum:2020-07-01 (Wednesday)	Krosp, Agatha
	Agatha has just asked Krosp to do something and he has agreed to, but we don't know what it was. Krosp doesn't want to see the Circus' new show because he thinks it will mock him. Agatha doesn't want to, either. It has reminded her of Lars. She blames herself for his death and cries. Krosp tells her that, no, it was Lucrezia's fault and they're going to bring her down. This comforts Agatha and she hugs Krosp tightly.
	Agatha: "You are such a good kitty!" Krosp (dialog before ellipsis shouted): "Yow! Hey! Hey! You'll wrinkle my coat!…I'd better get some caviar out of this or something…"
	Lars, Lucrezia	Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	Studio News: Kaja wishes everyone a Happy Canada Day. Her mother had successful cataract surgery and is recovering. Kaja is cleaning up her office and caught up on the The Magnus Archives podcast. She apologizes for political ads showing up on the comic website.
2020-07-03 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (030) Forum:2020-07-03 (Friday)	~Gil (circus), ~Tarvek (circus), ~Othar (circus), ~Barry (puppeteer, circus), ~Agatha (circus), ~Zeetha (Vex), ~Bill (puppeteer, circus), ~Krosp (?Embi), Lord Womble, Albia
	The Circus's new Heterodyne show reaches its end (or at least the end of an act). Agatha (circus) declares that she doesn't have to choose between Gil (circus) and Tarvek (circus); instead, she and the whole group will travel the world seeking Adventure! In the audience, Lord Womble asks Albia if she influenced the script. She replies that Agatha deserves to have fun.
	[On stage] Circus Agatha: "There is a whole world out there! A world of adventure! Romance! Mad science! I want to see it all! Join me, my friends—as we press onwards—" All the Players in unison (shouted): "to adventure!" [Cut away to the audience] Lord Womble: "Do I detect thy lovely yet subtle hand in this script, Ma'am?" Albia: "The girl is young, Lord Womble. She deserves time to play."
	Your Castle (Castle Heterodyne), Your Town (Mechanicsburg), The Baron (Klaus Wulfenbach), Fearsome Heterodynes, Europa, The Girl (Agatha)		Studio News: Kaja wishes everyone a safe and wonderful 4th of July (and 5th and 6th) whether they are celebrating Independence Day in the USA or not. She reminisces about long ago parties with fireworks at the family farm. She also reports that the Foglios are now posting "page is up" alerts (as well as, potentially, other interesting things) to Instragram and Twitter. They are still on Facebook and have set up on Pillowfort.

Her Terrible Revenge

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-06 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (031) Forum:2020-07-06 (Monday)	Master Payne, Tarvek, Gil, Other Party Guests, Agatha, Abner, Countess Marie, Another Member of the Circus
	Master Payne announces an intermission for dancing and dining and summarizes the second act. Tarvek and Gil sit in the audience, stunned, then simultaneously exclaim, "I need…a drink!". Although taken aback that they echoed each other, they go off together for said drink. Agatha is besieged by fans who quiz her on the details of the show, which are quite different from what really happened. Agatha manages to escape backstage and meets Abner. She sees Countess Marie helping another player change costume and banters with her, to Abner's displeasure.
	Master Payne: "'Ah—but what happens next?!' we hear you cry! Good Gentles, be not despondent! In due course, when you have danced, frolicked and supped, we shall, should it please Her Majesty, return—that you may see how the Lady Heterodyne and her companions fought the ghost of the first Storm King—and sealed him into a magic sword! Don't forget to visit our famous Flea Circus in the East Courtyard."
	Her Majesty (Albia), The Ghost of the First Storm King (Andronicus Valois), A Magic Sword (Archimedes' Lever), The Heterodynes, The Castle (Castle Heterodyne), Bosco		Studio News: Kaja reports that their house didn't burn down, despite all the free-lance fireworks on Saturday. The Foglios themselves had virtual fireworks in Animal Crossing and WOW. Their garden is producing copious quantities of mustard greens.
2020-07-08 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (032) Forum:2020-07-08 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Countess Marie, Vex, Zeetha, Another Member of the Circus, <Albia
	Agatha discovers that Zeetha did come backstage, challenging Vex (her portrayer in the play) to a duel, to see if she could really fight. Fortunately, Vex is the Circus's fencing master, so she could. After the surprisingly nondestructive fracas, Vex and Zeetha bonded, drinking together while Zeetha taught Vex Zokka Pokka Zweet, a Skifandrian drinking song. According to Agatha, the song is incredibly obscene and has equally raunchy accompanying hand gestures, which Zeetha hadn't demonstrated yet because her hands were busy holding a bottle and stein. To head off any chance of Zeetha starting up, the Countess has Abner bring the pair more bottles. Marie asks if Agatha has found Skifander. Agatha replies they haven't yet, but she thinks they can. Then she asks the Countess for a favor.
	Countess: "But Zeetha seems so much happier now. I remember how she was before you showed up—depressed, worried she might be going mad, wondering if her home even really existed—tell me, did you ever find it?" Agatha: "Not yet, but we've met people who've heard of it. Albia for one." Countess: "Why, that's wonderful! But even she doesn't know where it is?" Agatha: "No. I think we may have a hope of finding it, though."
	Zokka Pokka Zweet, Abner		Studio News: In today's report, we discover Kaja likes Marmite (on toast), Vegemite (presumably also on toast), and Tim Tams (presumably not on toast).

Martellus Gets Sick (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-10 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (033) Forum:2020-07-10 (Friday)	Trelawney, Tarvek, Gil, Seffie, Other party guests, Rosie, Martellus, Orotine
	Trelawney accuses Tarvek and Gil of moping, says Albia wouldn't like it, and orders Tarvek to dance with her. Then Seffie sees that Gil is free and asks him to dance. Many couples are dancing, including Martellus and a Princess. As their dance ends, Martellus runs into Orotine, who addresses him by name. Martellus recognizes her as a Muse, explains he is the new Storm King, and asks which Muse she is. After identifying herself, Orotine denies that Martellus's claim to the title is legitimate. Martellus, angered, starts arguing, but then becomes quite ill.
	Orotine: "Ah. Martellus von Blitzengaard, I believe." Martellus: "That's right, and the newly crowned Storm King, in case you were unaware. Which one are you?" Orotine: "Orotine, Your Highness—and, in the case of the Lightning Crown—you are quite mistaken. Although there is some dispute over which of my Late King's lines should be considered ascendant, you are in neither case the rightful heir." Martellus: "I have the support of two Popes, and an army!" Orotine: "You will require more than that."
	The Queen (Albia), A Muse (The Muses), Storm King, Lightning Crown, My Late King (Andronicus Valois), Two Popes (Religion)	THE SKBARL Printed on bottle label, panel 1.	Studio News: Kaja reports that her son Victor (formerly known as Experiment #1) acquired the cookbook Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas and More by Andrea Nguyen. The Foglios have found that making dumplings at home is easy, though tedious, but worth it. Kaja is hanging on to small pleasant things.
2020-07-13 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (034) Forum:2020-07-13 (Monday)	Countess Marie, Abner, Agatha, Sparafucile, Martellus
	While Countess Marie ponders her plan, Abner tells Agatha that she's urgently needed outside. Agatha emerges from backstage to hear Sparafucile and Martellus arguing. Martellus needs Agatha's touch immediately, his self-imposed biochemical dependency on her has been retriggered. Agatha reluctantly agrees to help by dancing with Martellus, removing her glove to ensure skin-to-skin contact. She tells him not to get used to it; they are going to fix the problem. He angrily agrees.
	Sparafucile: "Sire, it would be simple for me to just subdue her." Martellus: "Don't be a fool! Even if we weren't right under Albia's nose—I wouldn't let you. I want her to…see me as an…an ally." Sparafucile: "Oh, yes, and you've charmed her so well already." Martellus: "I need to work with her." Sparafucile: "That might be difficult, since she hates you." Agatha: "I'm not going to say you're wrong, but I'm hardly going to let him cause a scene at an otherwise lovely party."
	Albia		Studio News: Experiment #2 has: a birthday this week (with cake!), Kaja listening to the Adventure Zone. Kaja likes something to listen to when adding word balloons because it is boring. (Sound effects are worse!) Kaja is dusting the house, a monumental task, because she thinks she has developed a dust allergy.

Martellus and Krosp

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-15 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (035) Forum:2020-07-15 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Martellus, Honker, Other Pary Guests, Krosp, Rakethorn
	While dancing with Agatha, Martellus says he wants to start working on the cure that night, but Agatha wants to stay at the party and dance. Martellus is surprised she's not in more of a hurry, but Agatha explains she has her weasel (in her ship-stern bustle) for backup. Martellus reacts with amusement and becomes so agreeable that Agatha becomes suspicious. Krosp encourages her suspicion and he and Martellus start to argue. As the argument grows more heated, Rakethorn asks Agatha to dance and also asks if he can help with her secret plan.
	Agatha: "Hmmm…now you're making me suspicious." Krosp: "Oh, you should be. He's totally up to something. It's obvious." Martellus: "I resent—" Krosp: "I can smell it on him." Martellus: "That is baseless slander!" Krosp: "Nah. You're nose deep in Europan politics, claiming a contested throne—and you're not up to something? I disbelieve." Martellus: "This is none of your business, cat!" Krosp: "Agatha is my business." Martellus (shouted): "Rat eater!" Krosp (shouted): "Monkey boy!" Rakthorn: "Care for another dance?" Agatha: "Oh…but this is so entertaining!"
	The Queen (Albia), Europan, A Contested Throne (The Storm King conspiracy)		Studio News: Tuesday (the day before this page was published) was a grand day. It was Experiment #2's birthday (with cake!) and Bastille Day. Kaja likes La Marseillaise. The Foglios watched Knives Out.
2020-07-17 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (036) Forum:2020-07-17 (Friday)	Martellus, Krosp, Agatha, Rakethorn
	The argument between Krosp and Martellus becomes even more heated as Krosp points out that Agatha has ditched Martellus for Rakethorn, with whom she is dancing with evident enjoyment. Then Krosp bites Martellus and is flung into a bowl of cheese dip. Krosp realizes that Martellus genuinely likes Agatha, drinks the remaining cheese dip, and continues to needle Martellus, saying that he has no chance because Agatha hates him and that he should go back to conquering Europa; however, since he has tied himself to Agatha with science, Martellus will be dead by Christmas. As Krosp brags that he can think clearly, unlike Martellus, Martellus throws him a fish.
	Martellus: "Agatha! Control your pet! Agatha?" Krosp: "Ha! She's ditched you, chump!" Martellus: "Confound it. I was trying to be pleasant." Krosp: "Whoa. Hold on! You actually like her?…Wow! You do! I can tell!" Martellus: "And why not? She is politically valuable—and when brought to heel, she will make an admirable queen." Krosp: "…Aaaaand?" Martellus: "Well, I'm not blind."
	Europa, The Other Two (Gil and Tarvek)		Studio News: The Foglios are shooting a short video for what would have been Comic-Con. Kaja remembers virtually nothing about video editing and is excited to get back into it.

Kaja Is Incapacitated (non-canon)

Occasion: Kaja Foglio got seriously ill and couldn't publish pages of the comic.

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2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)
	There is no comic page for Monday, July 20, 2020, because Kaja was very ill on that day. This entry has been redirected to the Girl Genius site's page for Monday, July 27, 2020, because trying to access the page for Monday, July 20, 2020, produces an error. There is a discussion forum for Monday, July 20, 2020 which is linked to here because, due to the redirect, it cannot be reached in the usual way. There is a message from Kaja about her illness and recovery on the page for Monday, July 27, 2020. ✣
2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)
	There is no comic page for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, because Kaja was very ill on that day. This entry has been redirected to the Girl Genius site's page for Monday, July 27, 2020, because trying to access the page for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, produces an error. There is a discussion forum for Wednesday, July 22, 2020 which is linked to here because, due to the redirect, it cannot be reached in the usual way. There is a message from Kaja about her illness and recovery on the page for Monday, July 27, 2020. ✣
2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)
	There is no comic for Friday, July 24, 2020, because Kaja was recovering from a serious illness on that day. This entry has been redirected to the Girl Genius site's page for Monday, July 27, 2020, because trying to access the page for Friday, July 24, 2020, produces an error. There is a discussion forum for Friday, July 24, 2020 which is linked to here because, due to the redirect, it cannot be reached in the usual way. There is a message from Kaja about her illness and recovery on the page for Monday, July 27, 2020. ✣

Martellus and Krosp (continued, non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (037) Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)	Agatha, Rakethorn, Other Party Guests, Krosp
	Agatha asks Rakethorn why he believes she is planning something. He starts to say he figured it out for himself, but Krosp shows up and Rakethorn has to admit it was Krosp who filled him in. Agatha is angry with Krosp for revealing her secret at first, but his explanation (or more likely Rakethorn's apology) restores her good humor. She compliments Rakethorn on being clever and he says he likes ladies who cause mischief, explaining that Albia encourages it. Agatha reminisces about her days at good old TPU.
	Agatha: "—But Doctor Rakethorn, what makes you so sure I'm planning something?" Rakethorn: "My dear Lady Heterodyne, I have studied your methods. Your thought processes—" Krosp: "Hey, Agatha! They're ready when you are!" Rakethorn: "And your cat filled me in when I showed him to the kitchens."
	The Queen (Albia), Transylvania Polygnostic, Professor Venruth		Studio News: Kaja posts about her recovery from a serious E. coli infection, as well as about re-watching the Back to the Future movies with her youngest child, who has never seen them. She mentions The Magnus Archives again and posts a link to a technical breakdown of the main theme. A longer message about her illness and recovery that was originally posted to the Girl Genius website page for Friday, July 24, 2020, was moved to the end of the news posting for this page.

Gil and Orotine

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-29 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (038) Forum:2020-07-29 (Wednesday)	Orotine, Gil, Other Party Guests
	Orotine and Gil have a conversation during the Queen's party. Orotine says that she doesn't come to court functions often; she believes her presence this time was intended to be a surprise. Gil guesses that she was meant to distract Tarvek; Orotine acknowledges this, but says it didn't work. She also says that she is the Muse of Geometries, but, aside from mathematics, her specialty is shapes and relationships. Gil then, suddenly and surprisingly, asks her for relationship advice.
	Orotine: "I am Orotine. Sometimes called the Muse of Geometries." Gil: "'Geometries.' So basically, mathematics?" Orotine: "Yes, but my purview encompasses much more than that. I deal in the shapes of things, and their relationships to one another."
	Muse, Her Majesty (Albia), Sturmvoraus (Tarvek Sturmvoraus), Storm King, Lady Heterodyne/Agatha	Meanwhile— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	Studio News: Kaja is recovering steadily, but very slowly. She made dumplings again the day before this page was posted, which was exhausting but delicious.
2020-07-31 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (039) Forum:2020-07-31 (Friday)	Orotine, Gil, Other Party Guest
	Gil maunders on about Agatha to Orotine, asking if he is bad for her. In return, Orotine asks if he thinks he is worse than Tarvek, Tweedle, or Rakethorn. Why Rakethorn? Because he is the only person to dance with Agatha twice. And Tarvek hasn't danced with her once! This snaps Gil out of his funk. At first, he worries about Tarvek but quickly decides that Sturmvoraus is merely up to something, as usual. He concludes that Tarvek has maneuvered Orotine into speaking to him and is sure that he will find out about Tarvek's plans soon. When questioned by Orotine, Gil denies that he is concerned about Tarvek, but reluctantly admits to trusting him.
	Gil: "Rakethorn? Why do you mention him?" Orotine: "He is the only person here tonight that she's danced with twice." Gil: "What? Rakethorn? Really? But—what about Sturmvoraus? I thought he'd—" Orotine: "He has not danced with her at all." Gil: "Now that's odd. That's really odd. Is he feeling all right?" Orotine: "Oh? You are concerned for him?" Gil: "Ha! I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. No, I'm wondering what he's doing that's more important than a chance to cozy up to Agatha." Orotine: "Any number of things, I would think." Gil: "Yes, but he wouldn't. I don't think there's much of anything that's more important to him at the moment. No, I'm missing something—but I doubt he is. —And he's already got you working with him. He really is good." Orotine: "He merely suggested that I speak with you…" Gil: "Exactly. Well, whatever he's up to, I'm sure I'll find out soon enough." Orotine: "You…trust him." Gil: "Huh. Yes. I suppose I do."
	Tarvek Sturmvoraus, Martellus von Blitzengaard, Doctor Rakethorn (Hadrian Rakethorn), Agatha		Studio News: Kaja congratulates Lindsay Ellis on her new NYTimes best-selling SF book Axioms End and complements Ellis' video essays. Also, Kaja's oldest kid has designed another shirt! (And she doesn't feed him bugs.)

Working Clothes

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-03 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (040) Forum:2020-08-03 (Monday)	Countess Marie, Minuette, Abner, Otto, Agatha, Rakethorn
	Everyone backstage at the Circus's Heterodyne show is busy working on Agatha's secret plan. They all seems quite enthusiastic; Otto is practically giddy at the prospect of working with Agatha on a scheme to surprise and please God-Queen Albia. Well almost everyone; Abner is convinced that Something is Going to Go Very Wrong! Agatha shows up and starts working with Otto. To get started she strips off her encumbering ball gown, ramping up Abner's dismay to new levels.
	Otto: "Famous Spark girl wants to use my props to make happy England God Queen? How could badness come of this?"
	Payne (Master Payne), England God Queen (Albia)	And so— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	Studio News: Kaja reports that there was a glitch in the initial Kickstarter campaign for Sparks and Monsters, so it had to be cancelled. The campaign will be launched with a new Kickstater campaign page soon. Also, the First Class Scallywag medals from their previous campaign for Queens and Pirates are in production and more exciting things are coming this fall.
2020-08-05 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (041) Forum:2020-08-05 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Otto, Abner, Rakethorn
	Agatha, now in her underwear, excitedly discusses her plans with Otto. She decides they need more help and Otto muses on who's available. Agatha wants everyone! Abner urges Agatha to don work clothes, but she impatiently dismisses him. Abner appeals to Rakethorn for help, but Rakethorn takes Agatha's side and begins to strip as well, not wanting to dirty his dress uniform. The sight of Rakethorn's Adonis-like physique gets Agatha so hot and bothered that her blow torch ignites. She decides that coveralls might be a good idea after all.
	Otto: "Ho! Like ballerina made of iron!"
	New Guy, Steam Gang, Rivet, Rivet's Apprentice	FOOM!	Studio News: The new Girl Genius Kickstarter for Sparks and Monsters is live. Also, time is running out to get playmats with the Foglios original Magic: The Gathering art.

In the Kitchen

Location: One of the Royal Kitchens in Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-07 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (042) Forum:2020-08-07 (Friday)	Dark-skinned female chef, Blond waiter, Black-haired waiter, Dimo, Oggie, Many other chefs, Several other waiters, Several waitresses/servers(?)
	The scene changes to the Royal Kitchens. The part we can see is a bright, clean, high-ceilinged room filled with cooking equipment and activity. In the background are several chefs busily cooking all sorts of dishes in a state of controlled chaos. In the foreground, a card game is going on. The players are members of the kitchen staff with nothing to do at the moment, primarily servers, and Dimo. There are also people surrounding the game, looking on. This group includes Oggie, but he is paying much more attention to a pretty young woman by his side than the game.
	Chef in Royal Kitchens (shouted): "Hoy! I've got a tray of toads in wallets for the nobs! Who's up for hauling?"
	Toads in Wallets	A little while ago, in the kitchens— Caption, upper-left corner of full-page panel.	Studio News: A recap of Wednesday's news.
2020-08-10 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (043) Forum:2020-08-10 (Monday)	Hadrian Rakethorn, Krosp I, Chef in Royal Kitchens
	Rakethorn escorts Krosp into the Royal Kitchen and a chef immediately tries to chase him back out again. The chef objects to Krosp as a pet, a lab animal (when he speaks), then a circus animal, in rapid succession. When Rakethorn attempts to smooth things over by explaining who he and Krosp are, the chef refuses to believe him and tries to kick them both out.
	Rakethorn: "Sorry for the trouble—but I am Commander Hadrian Rakethorn. And this is Krosp the First, Emperor of All Cats." Chef: "Emperor? And, you are saying he is the Commander Rakethorn." Krosp: "Yeah. What do you think of that, pal?" Chef: "I think 'and I am Jack Tarr'. I think the Commander Rakethorn needs no trained monkeys. No circus animals in the kitchen! Shoo!"
	Royal Kitchens, Saint Laurent, Circus (Master Payne's Circus of Adventure), The Jack Tarr (Jolly Jack Tarr)		Studio News: Kaja reports that the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter is going strong and is in stretch goal territory. The Deluxe Medal stretch goal has been reached and the Envelope of Madness is close. She also mentions that, along with the Girl Genius Twitter account, which they've had for ages and Phil's, Kaja has just created a personal twitter account of her own.
2020-08-12 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (044) Forum:2020-08-12 (Wednesday)	Dimo, Krosp I, Royal Kitchen Staff, Head(?) Chef in Royal Kitchens, Rakethorn, Oggie
	Dimo appears and Krosp is outraged that Jägers are permitted in the kitchens while he is not. The chef explains the attractions of Jägers as guests, then Dimo vouches for Krosp and Rakethorn. He convinces the chef to let them stay by saying he will eat Krosp if he misbehaves. (He's probably not serious.) Rakethorn spots and greets Oggie, who manages to mollify the still disgruntled Krosp by giving him a whole, large salmon.
	Dimo: "Vot iz wit all dis shoutink?" Krosp: "Hold on! I get thrown out, but you let Jägers in?" Chef: "They play cards very badly, and bet well. Also, they have the civility to wear trousers." Krosp (last word shouted): "Trousers?! Never!"
	Jägers, Maxim, De Lady (Agatha)		Studio News: A repeat of Monday's news.

In the Dressing Room (non-canon)

Location: Dressing Room in Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-14 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (045) Forum:2020-08-14 (Friday)	Jäger impersonator 1, Jäger impersonator 2, Dimo, Other Jäger impersonators, Maxim, Oggie, Blonde backstage crew woman, Higgs
	The Circus Jäger clowns wonder why they've been told to stay in costume - Da Boyz arrive to explain Agatha wants a mock Jäger raiding party to act as a distraction, and has asked for Higgs in particular.
	Jäger impersonator 1: "Well. Anyway, you have the voice down, but your makeup needs work. Here. Daub some green #5 on your nose." Dimo: "Ho! Yez! Thenk hyu!"
	Father Christmas, The Countess (Countess Marie), De Lady (Agatha), Scottish Play	And so, eventually— Caption, upper right corner of panel 1	Studio News: Kaja reveals the design for the exclusive Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter campaign medal, Indomitable Monster Wrangler, and repeats the information about their Twitter accounts from Wednesday.

Too Many Jaegers

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-17 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (046) Forum:2020-08-17 (Monday)	Tarvek, Neena, Other Party Guests
	Tarvek and Neena dance and flirt, which for them, mostly involves discussing archaeological discoveries and escapades. Their conversation is interrupted by music that looks like Heterodyning.
	Tarvek: "Princess Neena! I would've expected you to still be in Paris!" Neena: "Your lost time in Mechanicsburg has thrown off your calculations! Then again, Madame DuBois did gradulate me two years early!" Tarvek: "Impressive! —But hardly surprising, you always were a brilliant scholar!" Neena: "So she said. She also said the sooner she sent me home, the sooner I'd be making trouble in someone else's museums!"
	Paris, Mechanicsburg, Madame DuBois, Doctor Le Fléau, The Great Gate of Paris, Luceat's Life of van Rijn, The Great Library (The Incorruptible Republic of the Immortal Library of the Grand Architect)		Studio News: Mostly a repeat of the previous page's news, but Kaja says she will have more stretch goals added to the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter soon.
2020-08-19 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (047) Forum:2020-08-19 (Wednesday)	Dimo, The Imitation Jäger Horde (including: Jäger impersonator 1, Blonde backstage crew woman), Party Guest, Agatha, Lord Womble, Albia
	The Heterodyning music presages a mock invasion by an imitation Jägermonster Horde, lead by Dimo, and followed by Agatha, who is driving an ornate clank with the head of a roaring beast. Lord Womble reacts with alarm, but Albia is intrigued.
	Dimo: "Listen op, sveethots! Ve iz de Jägermonster horde, und ve is here to ravage hyu snack tables- und schteal all hyu luffly princesses for to be dancing vit!"
	Those Heterodynes (House Heterodyne)		Studio News: Mostly a repeat of the previous page's news, but Kaja mentions that she has added new stretch goals to the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter and a new poster for the campaign featuring a preview of the Indomitable Monster Wrangler medal is shown.
2020-08-21 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (048) Forum:2020-08-21 (Friday)	Agatha, Members of the Imitation Jäger Horde, Neena, Tarvek, An Imitation Jäger, Dimo, Oggie, Maxim, Party Guests
	Agatha, surrounded by cheering imitation Jägers, greets the court and introduces herself.
	My Distant Land (Mechanicsburg, Transylvania), Europa, Your Glorious Queen (Albia)		Studio News: Kaja reports that the Envelope of Madness for the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter will now include an "Arch-Nemesis" card and a Spark Nouveau sticker (pencil artwork shown). Plus, a repeat of some information from the previous page.
2020-08-24 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (049) Forum:2020-08-24 (Monday)	Dimo, Oggie, Maxim, Kaja Foglio
	Da Boyz accost a partygoer who has more on her mind than dancing.
	Kaja: "You're going to kidnap me and spirit me away to your secret dungeons- where you'll subject me to the blasphemous rites of your ancient brotherhood- and work your bestial wiles upon me until I give in to passion- and then you'll turn me into a Jäger Queen, and we'll follow your Dark Mistress in her wild revels- and live happily ever after!" Dimo: "…Vot?"
	Jäger Queen, Your Dark Mistress (Agatha), The Love Prisoners of the Jägers series by the Honorable Lady Torrida van Swak		Studio News: Kaja reports that the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter will end on Monday (the day her message was posted) and that this campaign has the best Envelope of Madness yet. She also says new and exciting news is coming soon!

Shall We Dance?

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-26 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (050) Forum:2020-08-26 (Wednesday)	Lord Womble, Albia, Kaja Foglio, Agatha, Dimo, Maxim, Oggie, Members of the Imitation Jäger Horde, Party Guests (mostly female), Waitstaff, Chefs
	From the royal balcony, Albia and Womble survey the revels below. Albia is pleased that the mentally liberated Agatha is celebrating. To everyone's surprise, Agatha asks Albia to dance.
	Agatha: "—And so, Your Majesty, may I have the honor of this dance?" Everyone else: "Gasp!"
	Wolf Heterodyne, V'Rile The Crimson General, Paris, Storm King, A Heterodyne		Studio News: This edition features a poster for an Ask Me Anything session on the Girl Genius Discord server, along with a link to a video promo for the event.
2020-08-28 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (051) Forum:2020-08-28 (Friday)	Neena, Krosp, Party Guests, Tarvek, Albia, Agatha
	Neena is shocked at Agatha's effrontery. Tarvek explains to Krosp that custom dictates that Albia should be ignored while on the royal balcony, and that one certainly doesn't ask her to dance. Albia expresses her displeasure to Agatha. Agatha announces that she tried to think of something fun, and activates a lever on her clank.
		murmer (×2) Whisper (×2) CLAK	Studio News: A repeat of the previous page's news.
2020-08-31 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (052) Forum:2020-08-31 (Monday)	Agatha, Party Guests
	Agatha's clank begins to reconfigure itself, transforming into a large bipedal form.
		BOOM! G-DUNGE! CLAK (×4) POF! CHUFF (×6) WHOOOOOO! (×3)
2020-09-02 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (053) Forum:2020-09-02 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Lord Womble, Albia, Party Guests, Soldiers
	Agatha's clank has transformed into a giant humanoid in court dress, the height of Albia's royal balcony. Lord Womble stands between this impudent Heterodyne and his liege, while armed troops approach from below. Agatha activates another control in her cockpit, causing it to erupt with fireworks and British flags. Albia is first bemused, then amused.
		snap TiNG CLUNK HISSSH POK! (×3) PAF! POF! FWEEE!
2020-09-04 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (054) Forum:2020-09-04 (Friday)	Albia, Agatha, Party Guests, Conductor and members of the orchestra
	Having transformed to her giant size, Albia accepts Agatha's invitation to dance, and decrees that everyone else at the party should follow suit.
	Albia: "Try to keep up, dear." Agatha: "Eep!"

Higgs Gets A Makeover

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-09-07 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (055) Forum:2020-09-07 (Monday)	Dimo, Zeetha, Higgs (in "disguise"), Party Guests (as silhouettes in background)
	A member of the Jäger Horde asks Zeetha to dance. She begins to refuse, but rapidly changes her mind on realizing the request comes from Higgs, disguised as a 'fierce bad Jägermonster'.
	Zeetha: "Okay, listen, actor boy, you'd better learn fast not to get between a girl and her—cake—uh—"
	De Qveen Lady (Albia), Jägermonster
2020-09-09 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (056) Forum:2020-09-09 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Higgs, Agatha, Albia, Party Guests, Jägers (real and impersonators)
	A single panel without dialog, framed by carnivorous flowers. Zeetha and Higgs are dancing, while behind them in soft focus, the celebration continues.
2020-09-11 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (057) Forum:2020-09-11 (Friday)	Albia, Agatha, Higgs, Zeetha, Party Guests, Jägers (real and impersonators)
	On the other side of the room, Albia tells Agatha that she suspects her of an ulterior motive. Turning her attention to the crowd, Albia realizes the elaborate scheme's intent was to allow Zeetha and Higgs to dance together. Amused, she declares it time for another dance.
	Albia: "Ridiculous machinations to accomplish nonsense easily done otherwise through ordinary means- how like a young Spark. You are extremely amusing." Agatha: "Oh! If I have amused Your Majesty, then I have more than succeeded in my goal!"
	Skifandrian

Working Breakfast

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-09-14 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (058) Forum:2020-09-14 (Monday)	Violetta, Agatha, Honker, Martellus, Maxim
	The morning after the party, Violetta brings Agatha breakfast in bed, along with news that Maxim is waiting outside her room. She emerges to find Maxim is waiting with Martellus, who is again suffering from Agatha withdrawal ✣ . Agatha applies the necessary treatment, and informs Martellus that she plans to resolve the situation… after breakfast.
	Agatha: "Why didn't you wake me up?" Maxim: "Hy vas gonna! -but dis guy insisted dot ve vait." Agatha: "Stupid! Why?" Martellus: "This is my fault. Disturbing a lady early the morning after a party- is no way to redeem myself."
2020-09-16 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (059) Forum:2020-09-16 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Martellus
	Martellus is at a blackboard entirely covered with chemical formulas and strange symbols. Agatha is "sitting" upside down in a chair. They have been trying to solve the problem of how to remove the biochemical dependency between them. They are making no headway with the problem and have reached the point of angry arguments and recriminations.
	That annoying little weasel thing	Eventually— Upper left corner of full page panel.
2020-09-18 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (060) Forum:2020-09-18 (Friday)	Rakethorn, Agatha, Martellus
	Rakethorn stops by to check on them, trade barbs with Martellus, and ask Agatha to attend a Deepdweller meeting. While Agatha and Martellus argue about her mermaid costume, Rakethorn takes a peek at their research notes.
	Martellus: "Curb your impertinence, you third-rate tinkerer. She is here at her own insistence." Rakethorn: "Oh, really? Lady Heterodyne, you should have asked. The Court has any number of clowns and jesters that are intentionally funny." Martellus: "Ah. That explains why lab rat is so obviously your second career choice." Rakethorn: "Well, we can't all be second pretender to a toppled throne."
	Toppled Throne (Throne of Storm King), Deepdwellers

New Shoes

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-09-21 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (061) Forum:2020-09-21 (Monday)	His Serenity, Agatha, Tarvek, Orotine, Gooblot, Gil
	Agatha arrives at the function, and is greeted by His Serenity, who enquires solicitously about her "new" feet. Tarvek flirts with Agatha, and feuds with Gil.
	Agatha: "Maybe this land form thing was a mistake." His Serenity: "Oh, no! With feet, you can kick them!"
	Paris, The Queen (Albia)	[OP]EN ? Sign on wall-mounted plaque below light, panel 1.

Hall of Decks (non-canon)

Location: Hall of Privateers in England.

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2020-09-23 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (062) Forum:2020-09-23 (Wednesday)	Admiral of Privateers, Agatha, Tarvek, Gil, Bang
	The Admiral welcomes Agatha to the Hall of Privateers. The Deepdwellers are apparently here to consult the Hall's collection of nautical reference materials about the Cursed Waters, with Agatha's help. The Admiral mentions that he's heard Agatha is a clever lass, and introduces his informant- Bang.
	Her Majesty (Albia), Those Fishy Fellows (Deepdwellers), Our Empire (England), Mechanicsburg	D. JONES On locker, panel 1. GHOST SHIP On plaque, panel 1. YOU HAVE TO BE THIS DEAD TO BOARD THE GHOS[T SHIP] On sign, panel 1. CHEKOV'S CANNON On sign, panel 3. BONE AND B? [G]IFTS On sign over booth or doorway, panel 4.
2020-09-25 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (063) Forum:2020-09-25 (Friday)	Gil, Bang, Tarvek, Agatha, Admiral of Privateers
	Gil is glad to see Bang. Tarvek tells Bang that they were able to remove the Baron's overlay from Gil. Bang is overjoyed, hugs Tarvek, and only stabs him a little. Gil is embarrassed, Agatha is annoyed.
	Tarvek: "We removed The Baron's overlay. His mind is free." Bang: "Really? You're sure?!" Tarvek: "Do you think I'm stupid enough to lie to you?"
	England, The Baron (Klaus Wulfenbach)	BILLY'S BONES On poster on wall, panel 1. SQUEEZE!

Consequences

Location: The Hall of Privateers in England.

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2020-09-28 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (064) Forum:2020-09-28 (Monday)	Violetta, Agatha, Tarvek, Gil, Bang, Dingbot Prime
	Violetta returns to find Agatha tending to an injured Tarvek. At Agatha's request, Violetta checks the wound for signs of poison, but finds none. While Gil attends to the wound, Bang begins to gloat, but suddenly falls uncharacteristically silent and still. Agatha quietly explains to Bang that if she harms any more of her friends, there will be lethal consequences, and that the paralysis will wear off… eventually. Agatha congratulates Dingbot Prime on an excellent job of taking care of Bang.
	Martellus	BONE AND BOO? On sign on wall, panels 1 and 2
2020-09-30 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (065) Forum:2020-09-30 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Bang, Agatha
	Zeetha arrives, and is pleased to see Bang. Caught up in enthusiastically proposing an evening out and a sparring session, she fails to notice Bang's paralyzed state. Once Bang is able to move again, she glances at a glowering Agatha, and asks Zeetha for a raincheck on the fight.
	The Young Ladies' Cake and Mayhem Society, Violetta

A Rum Do (non-canon)

Location: The Black Spot Teahouse in the Hall of Privateers in England.

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2020-10-02 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (066) Forum:2020-10-02 (Friday)	Bang, Zeetha, Violetta, Pirate or Pirate-Themed Waitstaff, Other Patrons, Agatha
	As Bang, Zeetha and Violetta carouse in a boozy teahouse, Agatha brings news that she's found records of a ship likely affected by Prende's Lantern.
	Hall of Privateers, The Queen (Albia), Snails, Prende's Lantern	THE Black SPoT TEAHOUSE On sign mounted on spar projecting from wall, panel 1.

Martellus At Work

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-10-05 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (067) Forum:2020-10-05 (Monday)	Seffie, Martellus, Sparafucile, Agatha, Violetta
	Seffie brings Martellus his book order. While he is displeased at some of the additional titles provided, he admits he needs to stay close to Agatha, bemoaning the lack of adventure. Agatha arrives, informing him that they are about to leave on an expedition to investigate the Cursed Waters. Although this would seemingly provide everything that Martellus claims he is missing, he does not look happy.
	Moreau's Big Book of Animal Pals, Busy Busy Empire, The Very Hungry Abomination, Cursed Waters, Deepdwellers, Evil Sparks, Rogue Smoke Knights, Crazed Sea Monsters	FORBIDDEN PLANET BOOKS • LONDINIUM Printed on box, panel 2.	Studio News: Kaja announces a sale on Girl Genius t-shirts at OffWorld Designs and that the Adventures in Castle Heterodyne video game Kickstarter has funded. She also mentions that the Girl Genius comic is free to read on InkyPen on the Nintendo Switch and lists the Foglio's social media spaces.
2020-10-07 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (068) Forum:2020-10-07 (Wednesday)	Seffie, Martellus
	Later on, Seffie hunts down Martellus, who is busy at work in a lab. Since Martellus needs to remain in close proximity to Agatha on her trip, he asks Seffie to remain in Londinium and monitor an experiment.
	The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), The Royal Library	Later— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.
2020-10-09 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (069) Forum:2020-10-09 (Friday)	Seffie, Martellus, ~Tarvek, ~Rakethorn, "Rita" (voice only)
	Martellus explains that Seffie is the only person in Londinium that he can trust to monitor his project until it can be released, and that he would appreciate it if she could teach it some manners.
	That Wretched Cat/Insufferable Animal (Krosp), The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Spark	AARONEV TARVEK STURMVAROUS Label under portrait, panel 2. [WARNING]! [B/E]???[E]? On sign on wall, panel 6.

Introducing The Empress

Location: Martellus's temporary lab in England.

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2020-10-12 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (070) Forum:2020-10-12 (Monday)	Seffie, "Rita", Martellus
	Martellus introduces Seffie to his latest project, an intelligent cat intended to relieve his self-inflicted biochemical dependency on Agatha. He leaves the cat in Seffie's care, reiterating his request for Seffie to teach her some manners.
	Huge Hairy Monster Dog (Sparkhound), Krosp, Agatha, That Infernal Weasel (Honker), Throne of the Storm King

Agatha Makes Plans (non-canon)

Location: The Royal Library in England.

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2020-10-14 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (071) Forum:2020-10-14 (Wednesday)	Krosp, Agatha, Violetta, Gil
	In between fending off Krosp's culinary depredations, Agatha comes up with a plan to assist Kjarl with his existential dilemma. Gil sandbags Krosp with a decoy sandwich.
	Professor Homlomium (Tobias Homlomium), Tarvek and Mister Higgs' "Imaginary Friend" (Kjarl Thotep), Ghost Pirate Peppers	Meanwhile— Caption, top left, panel 1. SWEEPI[N]G[S] On trash can, panel 2 DESCRIBING DESCRIPT[IVE] THEORY THEORETICALLY Book title, panel 3 OBJECT PERMANENCE: FACT OR FICT[ION] Book title, panel 5 swipe!
2020-10-16 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (072) Forum:2020-10-16 (Friday)	Krosp, Agatha, Violetta, Gil, Rakethorn, Tarvek, Higgs, Karl Thotep, Honker, Wee Beastie, Portable Castle, Orotine, Trelawney
	While Krosp recovers from his just desserts, Rakethorn calls Agatha into the adjoining library. The insubstantial Kjarl is assisting Tarvek with gathering temporally predestined reference materials, with Higgs acting as an intermediary. Agatha intends to run tests to detect Kjarl. Rakethorn suggests using the Royal Observatory's facilities.
	The Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory Fight

Location: The Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-10-19 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (073) Forum:2020-10-19 (Monday)	Zeetha, Bang
	Zeetha and Bang arrive at the Royal Observatory, and commence sparring. The room is capacious, and filled with large pendulums of various shapes and sizes. Bang is a fan of the Observatory's navigational star charts.
	Agatha and the rest of the Sparks (Gil, Tarvek, Rakethorn, Trelawney)	Soon, at the Royal Observatory— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.
2020-10-21 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (074) Forum:2020-10-21 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Bang
	The duelists trade blows and tease each other about overconfidence.
	Bang: "Wow! Nice swords!"
	Albia	CHING! BOOT! THWIP! THWIP THWIP! FWUMP CRAK

Art Interruption: Pumpkin Carving Dragon (non-canon)

Occasion: Kaja Foglio had a really bad headache and wasn't up to lettering the regular page.

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2020-10-23 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-10-23 (Friday)	Dragon, Witch
		Happy Halloween 2020! (graphic text under image)

The Royal Observatory Fight (continued, non-canon)

Location: The Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-10-26 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (075) Forum:2020-10-26 (Monday)	Bang, Zeetha
	Zeetha parries a flurry of daggers thrown by Bang, but finds herself pinned in front of one of the Observatory's massive pendulums.
	Bang: "Most of the time, when I'm fighting, the word you want isn't 'overconfident,' it's 'overqualified.'"
		TING! (×2) TING! (×6) CHONK!
2020-10-28 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (076) Forum:2020-10-28 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Bang, Oggie, Maxim, Dimo, Higgs
	The pendulum hits Zeetha, but Bang is there to catch her. Higgs and Da Boyz are watching the fight from the rafters.
		POF!

Is it Time to Fight? (non-canon)

Location: The Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-10-30 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (077) Forum:2020-10-30 (Friday)	Zeetha, Bang, Dimo, Higgs
	In turn, Zeetha uses one of Bang's daggers to pin her by the hair in the path of another pendulum. The fight resumes.
	Zeetha: "So—are we still warming up, or is it time to fight?" Bang: "Oh, I'm gonna miss you!"
		YOINK! PWOMF!
2020-11-02 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (078) Forum:2020-11-02 (Monday)	Zeetha, Bang
	Zeetha suggests they stop using edged weapons so they can go all out. Bang agrees, but then admits she cheats, and not just because she's a pirate! Zeetha talks about how pirates can use their reputations to mess with people's heads. Bang thinks she means psychology, but Zeetha delivers a head butt to Bang's forehead, knocking her down.
	Zeetha: "Yeah, about that—let's switch to bladeless, so we don't have to hold back. These things I got from Albia—they're crazy dangerous. It's hard to keep from actually hurting you." Bang: "Like I care—but sure! Just remember that I always cheat!" Zeetha: "Of course you do! You're a pirate!"
	Albia	BAM!
2020-11-04 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (079) Forum:2020-11-04 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Bang, Higgs, Dimo
	Bang counterattacks with a head butt to Zeetha's midsection and a knee to the jaw. Zeetha flips into a handstand, kicking Bang's jaw in turn, but Bang is able to grab Zeetha around the hips, holding her upside down, and starts pounding her head into the floor. Bang hesitates, asking Higgs, who is looking on, if he objects to her messing up Zeetha's face. He says he doesn't and, anyway, Zeetha won't let her.
	Zeetha (shouted): "Hey, you're not gonna be mad if I mess up your girl's face, are you?" Higgs: "Nah. I love her." Dimo: "Ah—dot's sveet!" Higgs: "'Long as she doesn't wind up lookin' like Dimo here, I'm good." Dimo: "Vait, vot?" Higgs: "'Sides, I doubt she'll let you."
		POF! CRAK! THOK! BAM! (×3) BAM! (×2)
2020-11-06 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (080) Forum:2020-11-06 (Friday)	Bang, Zeetha, One of da Boyz (voice only)
	Zeetha rams both elbows into Bang's kneecaps so hard that Bang has to release her. Bang and Zeetha complain about their injuries. Bang demands to be shown a different attack and Zeetha obliges with three swift kicks to the head that knock Bang for a loop. Zeetha admits that she learned the technique when a Geister beat her with it and asks Bang to help her come up with a counterattack.
	Bang (clutching her knees): "Gaah—I'll feel that for a while." Zeetha: "I can't feel my lips. Good thing I've got someone to do that for me!" (Blows a kiss.) Bang: "Oh, yuck! Nobody wants to hear it!" Da Boyz: "Ve does!"
		CRAK! (×2) FWUMP WUMP WAK! THE CREW OF THE WALLOPI[N]G WINDOW B[LIND] Plaque below painting, panel 8
2020-11-09 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (081) Forum:2020-11-09 (Monday)	Bang, Zeetha
	Bang and Zeetha work through the mechanics of the Geister triple kick step by step, and discuss Bang's objections to mind control. Bang asks Zeetha to try the attack at full speed.
	Bang: "And anybody who takes the fun out of a good fight and makes it a chore- they've gotta die."
	Creepy Spider Biters (Geisterdamen, Ghost Spiders), The Other, Agatha, Gil, Europa, Slaver wasps, The Empire (House Wulfenbach)	[STAR of] [M]YS[TERY] Plaque at bottom of array of many plaques, panel 2. [THE QUEE]N'S [STAR]S On scroll or poster on wall, panel 3. MOON CHEESE Plaque below image or model of moon, panel 5. OUR TERRIFYING SOLAR SYSTE[M] Plaque below mural, panel 6. [ME]T[EOR] Plaque on pedestal bearing a pockmarked spheroid, panel 6.

Neena Freaks Out! (non-canon)

Location: The Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-11 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (082) Forum:2020-11-11 (Wednesday)	Bang, Zeetha, Neena
	After several attempts, and boots in the face, Bang figures out a counter to the Geister triple kick, throwing Zeetha into a wall of metal plaques. Bang and Zeetha are excited about this discovery, but an Observatory staff member is very upset about the damage. While helping pick up the fallen panels, Zeetha notices something interesting.
	Bang: "Ah?" Zeetha: "Ah!" Neena (shouted): "Aaa! What've you done?" Zeetha: "Oh. Uh— Sorry… We—" Neena (shouted): "They'll blame me!" Zeetha: "Huh? Why?" Neena (shouted): "They always blame me! Quick! Help me put them back before anyone notices!" Zeetha: "Of course! But— …Oh!"
		BOOT! BOOT! GRAB! SCHWOOOSH- WHAM!

An Interesting Discovery

Location: The Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-13 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (083) Forum:2020-11-13 (Friday)	Zeetha, Neena, Director Wilberforce
	As Neena replaces the fallen plaques, Zeetha asks her why one of them bears the name of Queen Luheia. Neena is shocked that Zeetha can read them at all, and takes her to see the director.
	Wilberforce: "Good morning, Princess Neena. What has mysteriously been activated, set loose, or broken today?"
	Queen Luheia, Skifander, Ovalform 27	WHAT WOULD [PE]OPLE ON O[THER PLANE]TS LO[OK LIKE?] VENUS Text on mounted poster, panel 3. 200 DIRECTOR WILBERFORCE, PhD Painted on office door, panel 6. OLD BUT GOOD OLD BUT BUSTED NOT VERY [OLD]? Notices on side-by-side filing cabinets, panel 6. YOINK!

Fight Delayed on Account of Science (non-canon)

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-16 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (084) Forum:2020-11-16 (Monday)	Gil, Higgs, Agatha, Tarvek, Rakethorn, Karl Thotep, Violetta (possibly), Lab Technician?
	Higgs reports back to Gil, who is assisting the other sparks with the attempt to reify Kjarl. The lab is dominated by a large spherical chamber, which is being blasted with energy.
	Gil: "Mister Higgs! There you are!" Higgs: "Sorry sir, Cap'n DuPree was fighting." Gil: "What, here? Who did she kill?" Higgs: "Nobody, sir. Just sparring with Princess Zeetha— But it was too educational to miss, if you see what I mean." Gil: "Oh. Oh, wow. Who won?" Higgs: "Too soon to tell, sir. Fight delayed on account of science." Gil: "Oh, yes, that can happen. Well, anyway, we—" Agatha: "Oh! You found him! Good! Come over hear, quick! I think we're getting something!"
	Cap'n DuPree, Princess Zeetha	ASTROF[O]? Navigation directions with arrow, painted on wall, panel 1.

Too Much Static (non-canon)

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-18 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (085) Forum:2020-11-18 (Wednesday)	Rakethorn(!), Agatha(!), Violetta, Tarvek(!), Gil(!), Kjarl Thotep (voice only, as SFX)
	Agatha explains that they are re-tuning Kjarl's vibratory frequency to match their own dimension. Violetta asks if it is possible to send him back to his home dimension, but apparently Kjarl has been in the local dimension for too long.
	Agatha: "So the simplest starting point is to re-tune his frequency to ours." Violetta: "Oof. Sounds weird. I wonder if it hurts. —But he must be OK. I mean, I don't hear him complaining…" Agatha: "Oh, we dampened the sound. Too much static." Violetta: "Static?" [Violetta throws the switch that turns the sound on.] Karl: "Eeeeeaaaarghh" Agatha: "…Static." Violetta: "Static." [Violetta throws the switch that turns the sound back off.]
		CLIK EEEEEAAAARGHH CLIK

Morbius & Sons, Bespoke Tailors (non-canon)

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-20 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (086) Forum:2020-11-20 (Friday)	Violetta, Agatha(!), Rakethorn(!)
	Agatha and Rakethorn explain the procedure to Violetta, who wonders what Kjarl will look like afterwards. Whatever the final result, Rakethorn is prepared for any sartorial contingency.
	Rakethorn: "This is Londinium. We're not savages, you know!"
	He (Kjarl Thotep), Morbius & Sons, Londinium	Morbius & Sons / Bespoke Tailors / Perfect Fittings for / Constructs, Monsters, / Sports, Chimerae, / and / the "Hard-to-Fit" Gentleman / Since 1652 Text from business card carried by Rakethorn, shown in panel 7.

Watch Your Controls! (non-canon)

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-23 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (087) Forum:2020-11-23 (Monday)	Gil, Tarvek, Agatha, Violetta
	The attempt to synchronize Kjarl with the current reality reaches a critical moment. To Violetta's increasing alarm, Agatha explains the consequences if the operation goes awry. The sparks' work is derailed by a debate over the scale of those consequences, but Violetta helps them refocus
	Violetta (shouted): "I will smack all of you so hard!"
	Vibrational Dampers, Our Friend Here (Kjarl Thotep), Earth, Moon
2020-11-25 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (088) Forum:2020-11-25 (Wednesday)	Violetta, Agatha, Kjarl Thotep, Gil, Tarvek, Rakethorn
	Agatha explains what successfully resynchronizing Kjarl should look like. Gil and Tarvek are distracted by the magnificence of a Heterodyne in full flight, but Violetta gets them back on track before anything can go too wrong. The previously spherical containment booth suddenly realigns into a cube
	Agatha: "As for not dooming the Earth- well- that's more of a lifelong goal, really."
		WHUMMM! BWOMMM! FWUM FWUM! TWONG!

Kjarl Emerges from the Mist

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2020-11-27 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (089) Forum:2020-11-27 (Friday)	Violetta, Agatha, Rakethorn, Kjarl Thotep, Higgs, Tarvek
	The group watches the containment unit open, displaying varying levels of trepidation, anticipation, and determination. A figure is faintly visible in the mist.
	Kjarl: "Oh! Well! My goodness, isn't this interesting!"
		FWOOOOOSSSH

A Mechanicsburg Solstice Story

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2020-11-30 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (001) Forum:2020-11-30 (Monday)	Kaja, Phil, Van, Vidonia Orkalina?, Solstice Celebrants (including residents of Mechanicsburg, carolers, shoppers, and tourists), Ognian
	Kaja: "Look, he's your family. This is important to him. We eat, exchange gifts, go see this Heterodyne thing tonight—Boom." Phil: "Oho! You didn't say there was gonna be boom!" Kaja: "It is so obvious that you two are related. Grandpoppa Ognian! Happy Solstice!" Oggie: "Oho! Happy Solstice, sveethots! Und velcome!"
	TPU, Squid Bears, Mechanicsburg, Hephaistos Heterodyne's Old Doom Stompers, Zagreb, Stroppy, Bloodfang	Another time, same old place— Caption, upper left, panel 1. M[O]ZZ? B? On shop below and to right of clock tower, panel 1. ESCARTO On cart below and to right of clock tower, panel 1. SKU Painted on window and sign above window of storefront on left side of panel 1. THE EYE BOOKS COMICS ARCANE Signs on storefronts on right side of panel 1. MEC[H]ANICSBU[RG] MO[NST]ER ME[AT] MEAT Painted on storefront of butcher shop on right side of panel 1. AVAILABLE At top of poster in window of butcher shop on right side of panel 1. S[O]LSTICE [P]UDDINGS ARE IN! On sandwich board sign in front of butcher shop on right side of panel 1.	Studio News: Kaja describes the story starting today as one the Foglios have been thinking about for over 15 years and finally decided to set down on paper (or in pixels). Also, it is centered around a cherished Mechanicsburg tradition.
2020-12-02 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (002) Forum:2020-12-02 (Wednesday)	Oggie, Kaja, Phil, Oggie's Descendants, a Squid Bear (possibly named Stroppy or Bloodfang)
	Kaja is introduced as Phil's new wife. Kaja enjoys real Mechanicsburg paprikás. Gifts are given, including a ruby necklace from the hoard of the Roaring Bishop. Phil eats candied (or colored) snails.
	Phil: "As long as you're in the mood to tell stories, Grandpoppa—I figure you should be the one to tell her—A Mechanicsburg Solstice Story."
	Real Mechanicsburg Paprikás , Imperial Tokaji, Patented "Flee in Comfort" Soles, The Roaring Bishop, The First Storm King	A Mechanicsburg Solstice Story Text at bottom of page, below all frames of the comic.	Studio News: Repeat of the previous page's comments.
2020-12-04 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (003) Forum:2020-12-04 (Friday)	Oggie, Kaja, <The Heterodyne, <Jägermonsters, <Citizens of Mechanicsburg, Phil, Zareka
	Oggie: "In de old days he vould lead us in a wild parade through de streets. Dot vos de Jägerstomp. Dere vould be lots ov fire und song, und de pipple would come out und dance vit us, und bring us drinks. De Heterodyne vould inspect all de cheeldrun, give dem a leedle scare to make dem be goot—" Kaja: "Oh, So a bit more like Rauhnacht, or Tshäggättu?" Oggie: "Sure! Und de gurls got to kees us Jägers—" Kaja: "Got to?" Oggie: "Dis iz Mechanicsburg! Ve iz popular guys!" Kaja (looking doubful): "Okay…" Phil: "It's true. They love them here!"
	Mechanicsburg, Chanukah, Christmas, Jägerstomp, Rauhnacht, Tshäggättu	CURSES • PO[TIONS] Sign on shop, panel 3.	Studio News: Repeat of the previous page's comments.
2020-12-07 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (004) Forum:2020-12-07 (Monday)	Oggie, Kaja, <Jägermonsters, <The Heterodyne, <Citizens of Mechanicsburg
	Oggie: "Hokay, so vere vos Hy?" Kaja: "Uh…Jäger kissing?" Oggie: "Tsk! Und hyu a new-married lady!" Kaja: "So obvious you're related." Oggie (loudly): "Ho!"
	Jägerstomp, Jägerhall
2020-12-09 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (005) Forum:2020-12-09 (Wednesday)	Kaja, Oggie, <The Heterodyne, <"The Heterodyne" (a mummer on stilts), < "Jägers" (local kids in masks and bear skins), <The Old Baron, <Jägermonsters, <General Khrizhan, <General Zog
	Old Heterodynes, The Heterodyne Boys, Jägers, Mechanicsburg, A New Heterodyne (Agatha), A Proper Old-Fashioned Jägerstomp	BAM BAM BAM!
2020-12-11 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (006) Forum:2020-12-11 (Friday)	Oggie, Kaja, One of Oggie's descendants, Maxim, Phil, More of Oggie's descendants
	The Paris Journal of Folkloric Oddities and Scantily-Clad Foreigners, Transylvania Polygnostic, Lightning Street, The Path of Least Resistance, Jägerstomp	Otter? Written on jug in panel 4.

Kaja Snoops (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2020-12-14 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (007) Forum:2020-12-14 (Monday)	Oggie, Kids, Kaja, Man and Woman, Maxim, Other People, People in the Red Cathedral, Ignitheus Plumm (voice only)
	Kaja (shouted): "Stand aside! Let me through! I am an academic!"
	Lightning (Street), (Path of) Least Resistance, De Lady/Heterodyne (Agatha), Death Whistles, Jägerstomp, Red Cathedral, Rite of Whispers	—And so, at the corner of Lightning and Least Resistance— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1. NO GYRO [T]?? Street sign, panel 1. TOOT! HONK! SCREEEEE!
2020-12-16 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (008) Forum:2020-12-16 (Wednesday)	Ignitheus Plumm, Horace, Kaja
	She/The Heterodyne (Agatha), Solstice Festivities, Van, Rattlegat, Lady Macbeth, Transylvania Polygnostic
2020-12-18 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (009) Forum:2020-12-18 (Friday)	Ignitheus Plumm, Kaja, Horace
	Plumm: "Young lady, you shall be our Heterodyne tonight—and save the Solstice! Yes!"
	The Lady (Agatha), The Solstice (Mechanicsburg Solstice), Secret Rites, Jägers

Kaja Pretends (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2020-12-21 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (010) Forum:2020-12-21 (Monday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Ignitheus Plumm, Snoz, Man with Beard and Moustache (General in Armor?), Wilhelm Diamant, Older Woman in Goggles
	Plumm: "Now. Stand here, whisper these words into the statue's ear, and pull the levers!"
	Snarling Labyrinth, Real Traditional Solstice (Mechanicsburg Solstice), Mechanicsburg, Transylvania Polygnostic	Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.
2020-12-23 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (011) Forum:2020-12-23 (Wednesday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Wilhelm Diamant, Older Woman in Goggles, Man with Beard and Moustache (General in Armor?), Ignitheus Plumm, Snoz, Castle Heterodyne (speaking through a statue in the Snarling Labyrinth)
	Kaja (whispering the Rite of Whispers): "'Now the longest night is upon us. Cease your vigilance and take your well-earned rest—to awaken in strength with the newborn day. I, your Heterodyne, command this.'"
	Old Heterodynes, The Lady (Agatha), Proper Old Fashioned Solstice (Mechanicsburg Solstice), Jägers	SECRET Heading on sheet of paper held by Kaja, visible in panels 1, 2, and 6. BOOM!
2020-12-25 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (012) Forum:2020-12-25 (Friday)	Older Woman in Goggles, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Ignitheus Plumm, A multitude of Jägermonsters
2020-12-28 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (013) Forum:2020-12-28 (Monday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Ignitheus Plumm, A multitude of Jägermonsters
	Kaja (shouted): "Here we have a classic night of misrule, with roots that quite likely go back to the Roman Saturnalia or the Greek Kronia! No! Wait! Surely I am thinking too small! This tradition, perhaps, dates even farther back—to the ancient days of myth and magic! To the times of the Great Queens themselves! Yes! When I say it out loud, it becomes so obvious!"
	Roman Saturnalia, Greek Kronia, Great Queens (Ancient God-Queens)

Kaja Stomps! (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2020-12-30 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (014) Forum:2020-12-30 (Wednesday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), A multitude of Jägermonsters (including Dimo , Maxim and Oggie), A multitude of citizens of Mechanicsburg (especially attractive young women), Ignitheus Plumm
		MESTRAVVIK SHOES WEL[COME] Signs on store in upper left corner of large main panel (on left side of double-page spread). KEEP [MECH]ANICSBUR[G] CLEAN On trash can in upper left corner of large main panel (on left side of double-page spread). TARTS BAKERY ORDER YOUR SOLSTICE CAKES TODAY! Signs on store in upper right corner of large main panel (on left side of double-page spread).
2021-01-01 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (015) Forum:2021-01-01 (Friday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Ignitheus Plumm, more Jägermonsters (including Ivo Sharktooth), more Mechanicsburgers
	Kaja: "Whom do I have to reanimate to get a drink around here?"
	The University of Prague	HOTEL MON Sign on building on left side of large main panel (on right side of double-page spread). NO [VA]CANCY Sign in window of Hotel Mon on left side of large main panel (on right side of double-page spread). MECHANICSBURG CANDY COMPANY On sign and on window of shop on right side of large main panel (on right side of double-page spread). CHOCOLA[TE] SOLSTIC[E] SNAILS On placard in doorway of shop on right side of large main panel (on right side of double-page spread).
2021-01-04 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (016) Forum:2021-01-04 (Monday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), A multitude of Jägermonsters, Child with Burning Antlers
	Kaja (shouted): "—And finally, one last toast to all you Jägers—my new best friends! May your teeth be ever sharp! May your claws never falter! May you always fight with friends at your back—and may your enemies yield hats of the finest quality! Now go! Revel so hard that if you die tomorrow, you'll die without regret!"
	Lady/The Heterodyne (Agatha)	ROARRRR! BOOM! ?R JAGERHALL HETER[ODYNE] ? On metallic frieze over demon-face entrance to Jägerhall, panel 1. Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 2.

Kaja Crowns Herself (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2021-01-06 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (017) Forum:2021-01-06 (Wednesday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Child with Burning Antlers, Possible Shadowy Foreground Figures, Ignitheus Plumm
	Child with Burning Antlers: "You are our Heterodyne. It is you who carries the blame. For all of us. Please remember that."
	The Heterodyne, Grandfather Death, Doctor Plumm
2021-01-08 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (018) Forum:2021-01-08 (Friday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Ignitheus Plumm (the Revelsmeister), Dyne Duck, A crowd of spooky-looking Mechanicsburgers
	Kaja: "At any rate, I gather that there is still more of this quaint folk ceremony yet to be discovered?" Plumm: "Oh, yes." Kaja: "How exciting! —And what must I do next?" Plumm (loudly and ominously): "Run."
	This Young Lady (Child with Burning Antlers)	SQUELCH (×3)

Kaja Flees! (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2021-01-11 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (019) Forum:2021-01-11 (Monday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), A crowd of angry-looking Mechanicsburgers, Ignitheus Plumm (the Revelsmeister), Castle Heterodyne
	The Castle: "My my. You are delightfully trusting!"
		BOTROS? Sign on front of building, panel 5. PUBL[IC] ? [WEL]L Carved or cast metal lettering on stone well, panels 6 and 7. SPLOOSH!
2021-01-13 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (020) Forum:2021-01-13 (Wednesday)	Castle Heterodyne, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Monsters of Mechanicsburg?
		POIT! (×3) NO PEDDLERS Carved on stone slab, panel 7.
2021-01-15 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (021) Forum:2021-01-15 (Friday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Castle Heterodyne, A mob of Mechanicsburgers, Another mob of Mechanicsburgers
		CRASH! THUD!
2021-01-18 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (022) Forum:2021-01-18 (Monday)	Castle Heterodyne, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Lady Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher(in vehicle), Her relatives and/or minions (including Uncle Snagmar and nephew)
	The Masters (House Heterodyne), Mechanicsburg
2021-01-20 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (023) Forum:2021-01-20 (Wednesday)	Lady Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Castle Heterodyne, Uncle Snagmar, His Nephew, Other Gearmacher relatives and/or minions
	Snagmar (shouted): "Come on lads! First one to slow her down gets real gherkins in their pálinka!" Nephew: "Hey, Uncle Snagmar? Just a hint: That's not the incentive you think it is." Snagmar: "It will be when you see what the rest of you get! Now run!"
	Thumping Alley, Shrieking Tower, Marzipan Snail, Mechanicsburg, Pálinka

Kaja Sticks in her Thumb and Pulls Out a Plumm (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2021-01-22 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (024) Forum:2021-01-22 (Friday)	Castle Heterodyne, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher, Ignitheus Plumm, Dyne Duck
	Plumm: "Well, now! Still going, are you? Good, good! I knew you could do it! —But what are you doing here?" Kaja: "It occurred to me: If I lead them through here, those lunatics might trample you!" Plumm: "…Well, now! That's the traditional Mechanicsburg holiday spirit if I ever saw it!"
	Spätzle, Those Lunatics (Mechanicsburgers)	SLAM! (×2) ZWOOT! WHAM! CO[AL] Sign on wall, panel 4. MECH[ANICSBURG] MINIS[TRY] OF MERRIMENT[S] Sign over door, panel 6.
2021-01-25 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (025) Forum:2021-01-25 (Monday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Ignitheus Plumm, Castle Heterodyne, Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher, Agoston Gearmacher
	Around Here (Mechanicsburg), New Heterodyne (Kaja, disguised as Agatha)	KNOCK (×2) SHOVE CRASH! CRASH! FUSES On small access door in rear wall, panel 7.
2021-01-27 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (026) Forum:2021-01-27 (Wednesday)	Agoston Gearmacher, Ignitheus Plumm, ~Agatha
	My Sweet Old Grandmamma (Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher), Saint Nicolae, Igor, The Heterodyne/A Real Heterodyne (House Heterodyne), The Lady (Agatha)	[HARV]ES[T] [FES]TIV[AL] On poster on back wall, panel 3.

Kaja is Targeted (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2021-01-29 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (027) Forum:2021-01-29 (Friday)	Ignitheus Plumm, Horace, Castle Heterodyne
	She/Substitute Heterodyne (Kaja, disguised as Agatha), Court of Gears, Gearmachers (Clytemnestra and her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren)	[FEST]IVAL [OF] T[HE] [SU]N On poster on wall to left of door, panel 2. [F]ES[TIVAL] OF [THE] LAD[IES] On poster on rear wall, panel 4.
2021-02-01 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (028) Forum:2021-02-01 (Monday)	Mob of Mechanicsburgers, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Castle Heterodyne, Gearmacher Kid
	The Heterodyne, Malleus Heterodynum by Decima Aquila, University High Council

Kaja Uncovers the Plot (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2021-02-03 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (029) Forum:2021-02-03 (Wednesday)	Amphibious Woman kissing Monster Man, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Castle Heterodyne
	The Castle: "Why, Madame Professor—never again shall I disparage the Academic Mind!"
	The Heterodyne (Agatha), Solstice Fires	LIVE/LAUGH/LURK Slogan on t-shirt, panel 1. [MUNICLPE WORKS] On manhole cover, panel 2. I HELPED CAPTURE THE HETERODYN[E] Slogan on Solstice souvenir t-shirt, panel 4.
2021-02-05 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (030) Forum:2021-02-05 (Friday)	Castle Heterodyne, Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Mechanicsburgers, Dragon Clank Fire Extinguishers, Ignitheus Plumm, Money Lenders, Dyne Duck, Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher
		WAREHOUSE Sign beginning to fall off front of burning building, panel 1.
2021-02-08 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (031) Forum:2021-02-08 (Monday)	Kaja (disguised as Agatha), Castle Heterodyne, Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher, Doom Bell Ringer
	Kaja: "Urgzkzl…"
		SNAP! DOOOM TINK! (×2)
2021-02-10 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (032) Forum:2021-02-10 (Wednesday)	The Actual Agatha, Celebrating Mechanicsburgers (including Snoz, a Soldier wielding a glowing sword, Trumpeters, a Female Cupbearer, and a Children's Choir), Clytemnestra Narcia Gearmacher, Deputy Revelsmeister?, Zeetha, Violetta, Kaja (disguised as Agatha)
	Mechanicsburgers (shouted): "Hurrah! The Heterodyne triumphs again!"
		TINK! TONK! TINK!

Happy Endings All 'Round! (non-canon)

Location: Mechanicsburg in the future.

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2021-02-12 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. MSS (033) Forum:2021-02-12 (Friday)	Phil, Kaja, Portable Castle, Agatha, Zeetha, Violetta, Crowds of Mechanicsburgers and Tourists
		[MECHANIC]SBURG [LIB]RE[R]Y Sign on building near upper left corner of full-panel page. FIRST TAVERN ON THE RIGHT Sign on tavern to the right of center of full-panel page. BEDS Sign on building behind and to right of the "Last Tavern on the Right", above and slightly to the right of the tavern's sign. EA[T] Sign on mostly obscured building to the far right of center of full-panel page. THE END Caption in the form of a decoration ribbon at center of bottom of full-panel page.

Back to the Main Story

AKA Kjarl Really Emerges from the Mist (non-canon)

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2021-02-15 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (090) Forum:2021-02-15 (Monday)	Kjarl Thotep, Violetta, Agatha
	Kjarl is finally revealed, having been successfully synchronized with the current dimension.
	Kjarl: "My gloves have changed color."
			Rejoining the main story after the Solstice interlude, the page is preceded by a catch-up summary and a repeat of page 89. The recap includes images from 2019-05-20 (Monday) ✣ (Agatha and Big Red), 2019-11-18 (Monday) ✣ (Agatha post Lu extraction), 2019-07-08 (Monday) ✣ (Gil post Baron extraction), 2019-09-09 (Monday) ✣ (Lunevka's entrance), 2016-05-27 (Friday) ✣ (the Lantern's first appearance), 2019-05-17 (Friday) ✣ (Agatha and Kjarl), and 2020-11-18 (Wednesday) ✣ (Rakethorn and Agatha).
2021-02-17 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (091) Forum:2021-02-17 (Wednesday)	Kjarl Thotep, Agatha, Gil, Tarvek, Violetta
	Kjarl introduces himself. Agatha thanks him for thwarting Vapnoople's abduction attempt. Tarvek asks about Kjarl's place of origin.
	Kjarl: "Ah, but this is indeed marvelous!" Agatha: "How do you feel?" Kjarl: "Why, I feel that I am fully here! Vibrationally stable!" Agatha: "That's wonderful news!" Kjarl: "Still trapped within the confines of these pitiful four dimensions, to be sure, but even so, this is such an improvement!"
	Vozzler, Smeerp, Doctor Vapnoople (Dimitri Vapnoople)

Art Interruption: Rebuild with Science! (non-canon)

Occasion: Phil Foglio had a sick day and couldn't finish drawing the page, so Kaja posted art that the Professors had been prepping for a poster. This poster is based on an in-comic poster displayed on a wall ✣ in panel 5 of page 015 of Ivo Sharktooth, Private Jäger, a side story.

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2021-02-19 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2021-02-19 (Friday)	Agatha
	A poster showing Agatha holding a really big wrench, standing in front of a wall of giant gears and meters.
	Mechanicsburg	WE CAN REBUILD With SCIENCE! Written over poster image. 5 MECHANICSBURG TOOLS Lettering stamped on handle of wrench.

How Kjarl Got to the Dome

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2021-02-22 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (092) Forum:2021-02-22 (Monday)	Kjarl Thotep, Agatha, Violetta, Gil, <Temple Builders, Hadrian Rakethorn
	Kjarl attempts to explain how he came to be in the dome, attributing his translation from his home dimension to the mathematics around him shifting, and how he found himself in the temple upon which the Society Dome was built, during the period of its construction. Rakethorn is shocked, given the ancient nature of the temple.
	The Dome (The Queens' Society dome), Professor Homlomium (Tobias Homlomium), Those Responsible

Tracking Prende's Lantern

Location: A laboratory in the Royal Observatory, England.

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2021-02-24 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (093) Forum:2021-02-24 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Neena, Bang, Agatha, Gil, Rakethorn, Violetta
	Zeetha, Neena and Bang arrive. Neena explains that between the recorded distance travelled by the mystery ship ✣ , and discoveries based on Zeetha's knowledge of ancient Skiff ✣ , she has a lead on the location of Prende's Lantern.
	Prende's Lantern, Admiral (Admiral of Privateers), Ovalform, This island (Big Rat Island)
2021-02-26 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (094) Forum:2021-02-26 (Friday)	Rakethorn, Neena, Tarvek, <Queen Calamisia, Zeetha, ~A Great Cetacean, Agatha, Gil
	Neena explains her reasoning about the location of the Lantern. Zeetha's knowledge of ancient Skiff has allowed her to cross-reference ancient texts and deduce the location of a legendary temple complex of the civilization that created the Queen's Mirrors, an island in the center of the Deepdwellers' Cursed Waters.
	The Queens (Ancient God-Queens), Mama (Albia), The People Who Built the Queen's Mirrors (Great Ancient Civilization), This Island (Big Rat Island), Cursed Waters, Deepdwellers, Madwa (Madwa Korel), The Lantern (Prende's Chronometric Lantern), The "Other" (The Other), Lucrezia (Lucrezia Mongfish), The Gates (Queen's Mirrors)	🏝Alex Insula 🏝formicae [insula] 🏝insulae mures 🏝KONG INSULA 🏝insulae nulla 🏝insula monstris Names (in Latin) of islands on map, panel 4.

Don't Care!

Location: Aboard the airship Zeno of Citium, approaching Big Rat Island.

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2021-03-01 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (095) Forum:2021-03-01 (Monday)	Madwa Korel, Ariadne Steelgarter, Captain Pierre
	A slovenly airship captain informs Steelgarter and Madwa that the ship is arriving at their destination. His complete indifference to compliments, secrets, legal entanglements, and even his imminent death at Madwa's hands endear him to the Smoke Knight.
	Pierre: "'Pretty sure the reason you're paying so well is that you plan to kill me to make sure I never talk-" Madwa: "Ah…" Pierre: "and you know what? I don't care." Madwa: "Well, now I kind of want to keep him."
		Elsewhere— Caption, upper left, panel 2, directly above and very close to inset panel 1.

Politics With Krosp and The Muse

Location: In the Royal Observatory, England.

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2021-03-03 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (096) Forum:2021-03-03 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Rakethorn, Violetta, Tarvek, Krosp, Orotine
	While Agatha decides on her next course of action, Orotine and Krosp banter and discuss those who would be Storm King.
	Orotine: "I am the Muse of Geometries. I specialize in the relationships of things- and, as a claimant to the Lightning Crown, Prince Martellus is a distant third, at best."
	The Queen (Albia), The Boyfriends (Tarvek and Gil), Storm King, Muses, Martellus von Blitzengaard, Lightning Crown, Poppa (Dimitri Vapnoople), Bears (Swartzwalders)	And Later— Caption, upper left, panel 1.

Art Interruption: Cover for volume 20 (non-canon)

Occasion: The Foglios have to take some time to plan things so they don't have plot holes.

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2021-03-05 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. Vol. 20 Cover Art Forum:2021-03-05 (Friday)	Agatha, His Serenity, Gooblot, Yeller Tayle, Denizens of the Deep

Politics With Krosp and The Muse (continued, non-canon)

Location: Somewhere near the Royal Observatory in England.

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2021-03-08 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (097) Forum:2021-03-08 (Monday)	Krosp, Orotine, Violetta, Bang, Zeetha, Agatha, Gil, Higgs, Oggie, Maxim, Dimo, Rakethorn, Tarvek, Neena
	Krosp tells Orotine about the characters and their relationships.
	Orotine: "As for my king's current companions, I have only begun to know them, but I am sure they are as much a mix of brave, brilliant, foolish, noble and ridiculous children as ever a king gathered around his throne."
	Storm King, Muses, Andronicus, The Empire (House Wulfenbach)
2021-03-10 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (098) Forum:2021-03-10 (Wednesday)	\Orotine (voice only), \Krosp (voice only), GilTarvek, Agatha, Trelawney, Seffie
	Krosp continues his conversation with Orotine, focusing on the romantic entanglements around Agatha, Gil, and Tarvek.
	Krosp: "Eh- Humans are pretty stupid about the whole mating thing. Now, if they were cats, they'd have a lot less trouble!"
	Rakethorn, Castle Heterodyne, Martellus
2021-03-12 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (099) Forum:2021-03-12 (Friday)	Krosp, Martellus, Orotine, Martellus, Tarvek, Mister Stonegrease, Palace Guards, Agatha, Trelawney, Gil
	Martellus arrives, on his way to answer a summons from Albia. Agatha, Gil and Tarvek also receive a similar blunt request. Krosp convinces Orotine that they should tag along.
	Krosp: "Intriguing! Let's go!" Orotine: "-But we were not summoned." Krosp: "Eh, I'm a cat. You're a clank. We're practically scenery. C'mon!" Orotine: "Ooh. You are a bad influence."
	Albia

A Royal Audience

Location: Somewhere in Albia's Palace in England.

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2021-03-15 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (100) Forum:2021-03-15 (Monday)	Agatha, Albia, Palace Guards, Unnamed Members of the Court, Octopode, Lord Womble, Trelawney, Mister Stonegrease, Tarvek, Gil, Martellus, Krosp, Orotine
	Those summoned are ushered into the throne room of a decidedly unamused Albia.
	Agatha: "Oh. This…this looks serious."
		And so— Caption, upper left of full-page panel.
2021-03-17 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (101) Forum:2021-03-17 (Wednesday)	Lord Womble, Agatha, Tarvek, Gil, Albia, Martellus, Krosp, ~Colette Voltaire, Orotine
	Gil is summoned before Albia, who angrily rebukes him for his absence from Europa during a sudden Polar Lord invasion. The rest of the group is surprised by the news.
	Albia (shouted angrily): "Silence!"
	Master of Paris, Paris, Polar Lords, Northeastern Europa, Snow Demons, Carpathian Foothills
2021-03-19 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (102) Forum:2021-03-19 (Friday)	Albia, Gil, Commander Eroteme, Trelawney, Agatha, Tarvek, Martellus, Orotine, Octopode, Palace Guards, Unnamed Members of the Court
	Gil is instructed to return to Europa to deal with the invasion, with the assistance of English military forces under his provisional command. Albia explains that she suspects that The Other is behind the invasion, and Mechanicsburg is its ultimate target.
	Albia: "This we do as your ally. We assure you, we have no desire to conquer Europa, but we will not allow it to fall to The Other."
	Wulfenbach Empire (House Wulfenbach), Your father (Baron Klaus Wulfenbach), Second Royal Army, Royal Navy, Aerocorp, Europa, The Other, Mechanicsburg
2021-03-22 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (103) Forum:2021-03-22 (Monday)	\Albia, Agatha, Tarvek, Martellus, Gil, Krosp
	Albia begins to address Agatha. Agatha cuts her off, and makes it clear that she cannot return to Europa just yet.
2021-03-24 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (104) Forum:2021-03-24 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Albia, Martellus, Tarvek, Gil, Orotine, Krosp
	Agatha explains that finding Prende's Lantern, and possibly The Other, is the most important thing she can do at present. Albia concurs, offering her aid to the expedition. Albia asks Agatha to try to keep Martellus out of trouble, details Trelawney Thorpe to accompany the group bound for Europa, then declares the audience to be at an end.
	My—ah (Agatha's mother, Lucrezia), The Other, Prende's Lantern, Mechanicsburg, Miss Thorpe (Trelawney Thorpe)

Leaving For Europa

Location: In an airship hangar in one of the White Spires in Londinium.

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2021-03-26 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (105) Forum:2021-03-26 (Friday)	Colonel Bennet, Gil, Tarvek, Dimo, Agatha, Krosp
	Gil is greeted by Colonel Bennet, his new military liaison. Bennet is initially suspicious of Tarvek, but Gil insists he include Tarvek in tactical briefings. Agatha tells Dimo to prepare to depart for Europe.
	Gil: "I didn't chase you across Europa and violate Britain's borders for your fashion sense. Tarvek: "That much is tragically obvious."
	Europa, Britain	Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1 (full-page panel) HMA [ED]EYN B[LACK]ENEY Name of airship shown to left of center of panel 1 (full-page panel) ?P DOCK D Name on bunker-like structure shown in lower left corner of panel 1 (full-page panel)
2021-03-29 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (106) Forum:2021-03-29 (Monday)	Martellus, Seffie, "Rita", Krosp, Airship Passengers or crew (in background), Sailor, Tarvek, Trelawney, Gil, Colonel Bennet
	Martellus demands to know what Seffie is doing at the docks. While Seffie explains she is returning to Europa to assist Gil, Martellus has a relapse of his condition, but is swiftly cured by contact with "Rita", confirming that he no longer needs to stay in close proximity to Agatha. He orders Seffie to stay in England, but she refuses, insisting that she needs to continue her pursuit of Gil, particularly with Trelawney as a rival.
	Europa, The Other, Queen (Albia), Lady Heterodyne

Cats. The Non-Musical.

Location: In one of the White Spires in Londinium.

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2021-03-31 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (107) Forum:2021-03-31 (Wednesday)	"Rita", Krosp
	Krosp and Rita get acquainted.
	Krosp: "Ahem—"
		LICK (×2) SLICK (×2) BUFF (×2) BOOP! HISSSS! HISSSSSS!

Block That Kiss!

Location: In one of the White Spires in Londinium.

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2021-04-02 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (108) Forum:2021-04-02 (Friday)	Agatha, Gil, Tarvek, Krosp
	Agatha's heartfelt farewells to Tarvek and Gil are interrupted by an agitated Krosp.
	Agatha: "-and I'll join you as soon as I find it."
	It (Prende's Chronometric Lantern), The Other	WHOMP!
2021-04-05 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (109) Forum:2021-04-05 (Monday)	Krosp, Agatha, Gil, Trelawney
	Krosp's concerns about "Rita" are not well received by Agatha, or Gil. Krosp is spared from further consequences by Trelawney's arrival, and the news that Gil and Tarvek need to depart for Europa immediately. Gil bids farewell to Agatha.
	Krosp (shouted): "There's a caaat!" Agatha (shouted): "What is wrong with you?" Krosp: "A caaaaaat!"
	A Cat ("Rita"), The Captain, That Lantern (Prende's Chronometric Lantern), Europa

Gil and Tarvek Depart

Location: On the observation deck of one of the White Spires in Londinium.

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2021-04-07 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (110) Forum:2021-04-07 (Wednesday)	A Sailor, Rakethorn, Zeetha, Agatha, Violetta, Krosp
	Agatha and the rest of the group look on as the armada departs for Europa.
		And so- Caption, panel 1
2021-04-09 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (111) Forum:2021-04-09 (Friday)	Kjarl Thotep, Dimo, Tarvek, Colonel Bennet, Gil
	En route to Europa, Kjarl and Dimo get to know each other, while Bennet brings Gil and Tarvek up to speed on the strategic situation. They puzzle over why Zola is paying particular attention to Mechanicsburg.
	Vozzler, Polar Lords, Mechanicsburg, The Empire (House Wulfenbach), Revenants, Queen of the Dawn, Paris, Zola, Snailberry Season

"Why, then you would have Dreen."

Location: In an airship on the way to Europa.

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2021-04-12 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (112) Forum:2021-04-12 (Monday)	Kjarl Thotep, Gil, A sailor in Her Royal Majesty's Navy, Orotine, Another sailor in Her Royal Majesty's Navy
	Kjarl discusses the time stop affecting Mechanicsburg with Gil and Orotine. Kjarl explains that time stops can be like a frozen river, or like a pent-up dam, and that one symptom of a critical situation is the presence of Dreen.
	Orotine: "What kind of damage does the "dam" scenario entail?" Kjarl: "Ah, it is hard to say. Time is perceived so differently here. But it is probably not too very bad." Orotine: "Oh?" Kjarl: "At this temporal distance, it may be a bit hard to tell, but, you know—if it was very bad—heh—why, then you would have Dreen."
	Mechanicsburg, Agatha, Dreen
2021-04-14 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (113) Forum:2021-04-14 (Wednesday)	Kjarl Thotep, Gil, <Klaus, <Baby Gil, <Dreen, Orotine, Colonel Bennet(?)
	Kjarl is shocked to hear that Dreen have been present for some time. Gil gives Kjarl a short history of Dreen presence in this reality, including those who served his father. Gil scoffs at a Dreen prediction that he would go to Paris, only to discover the airship is about to land there.
	Kjarl: "Oh, you're surprised! How charming!"
	Corbettites (Corbettite Monks), They/The Two (Dreen), Lucrezia, Wherever (Skifander), The Empire (House Wulfenbach), Paris, The Queen (Queen Albia of England), The Master of Paris (Colette Voltaire)	ELO Bottle, panels 1 and 4

Last Night Ashore

Location: Somewhere in (and near) Albia's Palace in England

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2021-04-16 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (114) Forum:2021-04-16 (Friday)	Agatha, Neena, Krosp, Zeetha, Bang, Violetta
	Since they need to kill time while the expedition is being readied, Zeetha persuades Agatha to go on a night out. Everyone is in a convivial mood, except Krosp, who is still upset over his encounter with "Rita". His uncharacteristic lack of appetite shocks the group, prompting Agatha to enquire about the mysterious feline.
	Agatha: "I haven't had a glass of good wine since Sturmhalten."
	Cat ("Rita"), Sturmhalten
2021-04-19 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (115) Forum:2021-04-19 (Monday)	Krosp, Violetta, Neena, <"Rita", Agatha, Zeetha
	Krosp relates meeting "Rita", and how she volubly and violently rebuffed his assertions of Emperorship. Violetta and Agatha suspect Martellus' involvement.
	Violetta: "It sounds like Martellus has been busy." Agatha: "Yes… I wonder why?" Krosp: "Well, obviously it's to torment me! -But what have I ever done to him?"
	She/A Rude Cat ("Rita"), Martellus	CUFF (×2) THWAK!
2021-04-21 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (116) Forum:2021-04-21 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Krosp, Neena, Violetta, Bang, Agatha, Tavern Patrons, Octopode Bartender, Waitress, Musician
	The group carouses and wonders where Martellus has gotten to. Bang and Zeetha bond over the possibility of killing him some day.
	Bang: "A guy like that- everything he does has to be operatic! Can't help himself! When he goes out, all Europa will know it." Zeetha: "Oh, man, I want to stick a knife in a piece of that." Bang: "Blood and pretzels! I love you! Let's kill him together!"
	Shiny Thing, Prince von Blitzengaard (Martellus), Europa	KITCHEN Sign over curtained doorway, top center, panel 1. HI! I'M BOOKE Sign on water helmet worn by octopode bartender, left, panel 1 DO YOU LIKE TEA?/[illegible text]/ENLIST!/JOIN THE FIRST TEA COMPANY NOW On poster, upper right, panel 1.

Martellus Is Gone

Location: Somewhere in Albia's Palace in England.

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2021-04-23 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (117) Forum:2021-04-23 (Friday)	HMA Crisp (first appearance), Live Eels, Krosp, Violetta, Agatha, Soldiers in the Royal Army, Neena
	As the HMA Crisp is loaded for their expedition, Agatha and Violetta discuss the aftermath of the night out. Neena informs Agatha that Martellus has disappeared. Neena asks about Martellus' biological dependency, prompting Agatha to realize something.
	"The Mutual Carnage, Shanty, and Rum Society", Prince von Blitzengaard (Martellus von Blitzengaard), England	Early next morning— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1. LIVE EELS DO NOT SHAKE Label pasted on large crate, near top of panel 1. 77 On airship, middle of panel 1. SALTED KIPPE[RS] On barrels, near bottom of panel 1.

Norville

Location: England and Albia's airship fleet heading towards Europa

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2021-04-26 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (118) Forum:2021-04-26 (Monday)	Agatha, Violetta, Honker, Neena, British Soldiers, Airship Crew, or Other Passengers, Jeanne Hawkins, Inspector, Ladies (of negotiable affections), Tarvek, Gil, Norville
	As they board the airship, Agatha concludes that Martellus' disappearance involves creating his own substitute for their biological co-dependency. Neena, believing Martellus is returning to Europa, arranges for smugglers' ships to be searched, and for Gil and Tarvek to be notified. On board the fleet headed to Europa, Gil and Tarvek react to the news.
	Tarvek: "Norville, you're our 'Martellus insider.' How much trouble do you think he'll give us?" Norville: "Oh, tons. I mean, that's the whole point!"
	He (Martellus), The Cat ("Rita"), Europa, Storm King	CUSTOMS Insignia, Panel 3.
2021-04-28 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (119) Forum:2021-04-28 (Wednesday)	Norville, Gil, Tarvek
	Norville assures Gil that Martellus will be easy to work with once Tarvek is dead.
	Tarvek: "It's going to take more than a ham sandwich to get Martellus to work with Wulfenbach!"
	He/Martellus, Knights of the Hunt, Your Grandma (Grandmother), Storm King

Stowaway

Location: Albia's airship (HMA Crisp) heading towards the Rat Islands

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2021-04-30 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (120) Forum:2021-04-30 (Friday)	Seffie, Martellus, "Rita"
	Albia, Paris, King (Storm King), Europa, Agatha/Lady Heterodyne, Lightning Crown, Krosp	Meanwhile, in another part of the airship— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.

Storm At Night

AKA Last page of volume 21

Location: Albia's airship heading towards the Rat Islands

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2021-05-03 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (121) Forum:2021-05-03 (Monday)	Zeetha, Agatha
	Agatha and Zeetha watch the storm outside of their airship. Agatha discusses if Queen Albia is lonely for her super-Spark status, and raises the possibility that Snackleford may have had a point.
	Queen Albia, Gil, Tarvek, Colette, Othar, A Queen (Ancient God-Queens), Lord Snackleford (Quintillius Harmon)	BOOOM! RUMBLEUMBL CRACKKK!
2021-05-05 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. (122) Forum:2021-05-05 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Agatha
	Agatha and Zeeths discuss the idea of everyone being a Spark. They agree that it would indeed not be a very good idea.
	Snackleford (Quintillius Harmon), His Followers (The Shining Brotherhood), Age of Wonders (Great Ancient Civilization), Spark, Albia, Your Little Clanks (Dingbots)	BOOM!

Index

Chronology Overview         Internal Chronology
Key	= First page of volume                 = chronology                 = cast
Act 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Act 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11